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announced 1/31/2007 via Company Press Release

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, will acquire Cambium Learning

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synopsis: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a leading private equity investor announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Cambium Learning, Inc., a leading education company that provides intervention solutions for literacy and mathematics. Terms of the purchase from J.H.Whitney & Co. were not disclosed.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe. "
 target parent: Whitney & Co. LLC
target: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials.
price ($mm)
$325
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$100
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to certain affiliates of Veritas Capital, a leading private equity investment firm.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction.
price ($mm)[EV]
$686 [$703]
rev ($mm)
$161
EBITDA ($mm)
$30
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24.4x
announced 12/19/2018 via Company Press Release

Providence Equity Partners Inc., will acquire TES Global

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synopsis: Providence Equity Partners has announced an agreement to acquire Tes Global Group Ltd (“Tes”) from TPG. Tes supports and connects teachers and schools worldwide, helping them improve children’s lives through education. They host a digital community of 11.6m educators, who create and share-teaching resources downloaded up to a million times a day.
buyer: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
Providence Equity Partners is a premier global asset management firm with $30 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses. Providence has invested in more than 180 companies and has become a leading equity investment firm. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: TES Global
TES Global is a digital education company. They are home to the world’s largest online community of teachers. They host a global marketplace where educators share and sell original teaching materials; Blendspace, a lesson-building product; and Wikispaces, an open classroom management platform.
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announced 8/8/2018 via BNC Analysis

Central Médiacsoport Zrt., will acquire Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne SA

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synopsis: Central Médiacsoport, the leading publisher of online and print magazines in Hungary, will acquire Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne (WSiP) from Advent International, a global private equity firm. WSiP is the largest educational publisher in Poland. WSiP offers textbooks, workbooks, and methodological guides.
buyer: Central Médiacsoport Zrt.
Central Médiacsoport is the leading publisher of online and print magazines in Hungary. Their portfolio of magazines include popular brands such as Nők Lapja, National Geographic, Marie Clarie, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Wellness, Auto, and more. "
 target parent: Advent International
target: Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne SA
Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne (WSiP) is the largest educational publisher in Poland. They offer textbooks, workbooks, and methodological guides for all classes of primary schools, junior high schools and high schools, as well as preschool education.
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closed 9/26/2016 via BNC Analysis

Paytm, acquired EduKart

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synopsis: Payment services provider Paytm, has bought education technology start-up EduKart. EduKart is India’s leading education marketplace, offering education seekers a platform to choose and enroll from 2000+ courses in degree, diploma, certificate, entrance coaching and K12 categories.
buyer parent: One97 Communications Ltd.
buyer: Paytm
Paytm is India’s largest mobile payment and commerce platform. Paytm started by offering mobile recharge and utility bill payments and today it offers a full marketplace to consumers on its mobile apps. Available at Paytm.com and all app stores, it offers incredible user experience and support. "
 target: EduKart
EduKart is India’s leading education marketplace, offering education seekers a platform to choose and enroll from 2000+ courses in degree, diploma, certificate, entrance coaching and K12 categories.
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closed 1/12/2015 via BNC Analysis

HTML.it s.r.l., acquired StudentVille.it

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synopsis: Triboo Media, a leading Italian independent specialist in online advertising last generation, listed on the AIM Italy, announces that it's subsidiary HTML.it has acquired Hedume Srl, a company that owns and operates Studentville.it, an online reference point for Italian students.
buyer parent: Triboo Media
buyer: HTML.it s.r.l.
HTML.it is an online reference site for developers, graphic designers, and system administrators. They offer guides on the site, as well as the latest news on their blog. They also offer a forum with which users can participate in. "
 target: StudentVille.it
StudentVille is an only reference for students who wish to study up on their classes and for tests. They cover all kinds of subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Economy, Physics, Geography, Greek, Italian, History, German, and much more.
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closed 6/13/2014 via PR Newswire

Pansophic Learning, purchased Select Businesses from K12, Inc.

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synopsis: Pansophic Learning has acquired from K12 Inc. several assets including an international brick and mortar private school, a higher education platform business and the K12 business in the Middle East. Additionally, Pansophic Learning acquired licenses to curriculum and technology.
buyer parent: Safanad Limited
buyer: Pansophic Learning
Pansophic Learning is an education company that strives to provide students and educators exceptional learning solutions that enable them to maximize their success academically and in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance. "
 seller: K12, Inc. (LRN:$1,154.60)
The assets acquired from K12 post-secondary business; K12's interest in an existing Middle East joint venture currently operating with a Safanad Limited affiliate; and a private international brick and mortar school.
price ($mm)
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$21
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0.0x
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closed 11/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

Intel Corporation, acquired Kno Inc

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synopsis: Intel Corporation unveiled that an education- software setup called Kno, is acquired by the company that specializes in interactive textbooks for mobile devices. They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
buyer: Intel Corporation (INTC:$78,098.00)
Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. The company operates through PC Client Group, Data Center Group, Other Intel Architecture, Software and Services, and All Other segments. "
 target: Kno Inc
Kno, Inc. is an education software company on a mission to "Change The Way Students Learn." They have partnered with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive titles that make learning more engaging, efficient, and social for students.
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announced 7/8/2013 via PR Newswire

TPG Capital, will acquire TSL Education Ltd.

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synopsis: TSL Education, the global digital education business is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by TPG Capital LLP. TSL Education Limited, a digital education company, owns and operates online platforms for teachers to share education resources.
buyer: TPG Capital
TPG Capital is a leading global private investment firm with $56.7 billion of capital under management. Founded in 1992, TPG specializes in recognizing value – or the potential for value – where others do not. "
 target parent: Charterhouse Capital Partners
target: TSL Education Ltd.
TSL Education Limited operates as an educational publishing company in the United Kingdom. The company offers online resources, newspapers, magazines, Websites, events, and exhibitions for the professional educational field covering from primary through to further and higher education.
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$549
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cancelled 1/28/2013 via

Bayside Capital, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of School Specialty, Inc.

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synopsis: School Specialty Inc. (SCHS ), a Greenville-based provider of K-12 educational materials and school supplies, reported reaching an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of Bayside Capital, Inc., pursuant to which School Specialty proposes to sell its assets as a going concern via. a court-supervised sale process.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Bayside Capital, Inc.
Bayside Capital is a credit oriented investment firm with more than $4.5 billion under management. Focused on middle market companies, they invest across several segments of the primary and secondary debt capital markets with an emphasis on long term returns. "
 target: School Specialty, Inc. (OTCPK:SCOO:$674.03)
School Specialty is the industry's largest provider of educational products, services and programs including Classroom Supplies, Arts products, Special Needs Resources, Math, Science, Reading, Physical Education, planning, etc.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$694
EBITDA ($mm)
$38
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
closed 7/12/2011 via BusinessWire

Weld North LLC, acquired E2020, Inc.

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synopsis: Weld North Holdings LLC announced it has acquired e2020, Inc. (Education2020), a leading e-learning company serving middle and high schools across the U.S. Founded in 1998, e2020 is a pioneer in the e-learning industry, which has grown to serve more than 4 million K-12 students in 2010, up from 45,000 in 2000.
buyer: Weld North LLC
Weld North is an investment company concentrating on education, health and wellness, consumer services and marketing businesses. Weld North seeks to make control investments in businesses with high potential for long-term growth in cash flow. "
 target: E2020, Inc.
e2020, Inc. is a leading e-learning company serving middle and high schools across the U.S. Its courses are provided through a SaaS model. Its courseware features video-based instruction using highly qualified teachers aligned to standards and administrative tools to ensure high completion rates.
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closed 6/25/2008 via BusinessWire

AIM Education, Inc., acquired Teacher's Media Company

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synopsis: Visual media publisher and distributor AIM Education, Inc. has acquired the award-winning educational video product line Teacher’s Media Company, from School Specialty, Inc. AIM Education, Inc. is a new division of the international AIM Learning Group, Inc.
buyer: AIM Education, Inc.
AIM Education, Inc., based in Plainview, NY, is a visual media publisher and distributor that supports educators by offering supplemental curriculum, guidance, and health products to help students achieve academically, socially, and emotionally. "
 target parent: School Specialty, Inc.
target: Teacher's Media Company
In 1994, Teacher's Video Company became the largest producer and distributor of educational videos in the U.S., serving teachers in every discipline in almost every American school. Offerings now exist in all areas of core curriculum, and student health and wellness.
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$8.60
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closed 5/14/2007 via Company Press Release

Charterhouse Capital Partners, acquired TSL Education Ltd.

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synopsis: TSL Education, the UK’s leading educational publisher, today announces that it has been acquired by Charterhouse Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. Under the arrangement, the existing management team will be staying with the business to drive through TSL’s plans for growth.
buyer: Charterhouse Capital Partners
Charterhouse Capital Partners leads and invests in large European buy-outs and has been doing so since the early days of the buy-out market in the 1980's. We believe that our track record and experience combine to make us one of the most successful private equity firms in Europe. "
 target parent: Exponent Private Equity
target: TSL Education Ltd.
TSL Education is the UK’s leading educational publisher, and produces the Times Educational Supplement, The Times Higher Education Supplement, and Nursery World Magazine. It also organises awards, conferences and exhibitions for the education sector through its TSL Events group.
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closed 4/11/2007 via BusinessWire

Kaplan, Inc., acquired Virtual Sage

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synopsis: Kaplan Inc., a global education leader, announced the acquisition of Virtual Sage, a developer of online high school courses. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
buyer parent: The Washington Post Company
buyer: Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc., is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids and schools. "
 target: Virtual Sage
Virtual Sage offers a complete curriculum of individual courses - currently over 180 comprehensive online courses for grades 8 – 12. The curriculum includes college prep, elective, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Virtual Sage develops and adds new courses to the online program regularly.
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closed 10/17/2006 via BusinessWire

Learning Resources Inc., acquired Educational Insights, Inc.

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synopsis: Learning Resources, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home, completed its acquisition of Educational Insights, a leading designer, developer, and marketer of innovative learning products dedicated to teaching children the fundamentals of geography, math, reading and science.
buyer parent: Educational Teaching Aids
buyer: Learning Resources Inc.
Learning Resources, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home. Educators and parents trust the company as a source for quality, award-winning educational products teaching language and reading, math and science. "
 target: Educational Insights, Inc.
Educational Insights, Inc. is a leading designer, developer, and marketer of innovative learning products dedicated to teaching children the fundamentals of geography, math, reading, science, and other subjects.
price ($mm)
$24
rev ($mm)
$33
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/3/2005 via BNC Analysis

Exponent Private Equity, acquired TSL Education Ltd.

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synopsis: London-based buy-out firm Exponent Private Equity has acquired the TSL Education business from News International. TSL publishes business-to-business newspapers, magazines and websites for the UK education market, including the Times Educational Supplement, the Times Higher Educational Supplement and smaller titles such as Nursery World.
buyer: Exponent Private Equity
Exponent is a private equity firm that invests in UK headquartered businesses. They invest in successful companies with an enterprise value of between £75m-£350m. The firm does this by finding the right companies, identifying their potential and working with great people to develop them. "
 target parent: News Corporation
target: TSL Education Ltd.
TSL Education Limited operates as an educational publishing company in the United Kingdom. The company offers online resources, newspapers, magazines, Websites, events, and exhibitions for the professional educational field covering from primary through to further and higher education.
price ($mm)
$413
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closed 2/1/2005 via PR Newswire

ProQuest Company, acquired Voyager Expanded Learning

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synopsis: ProQuest Company, a leading electronic publisher for the education and automotive markets, has completed the acquisition of privately held Voyager Expanded Learning. ProQuest acquired Voyager for $340 million in cash and approximately $21 million of ProQuest Company stock.
buyer: ProQuest Company (VLCY:$0.00)
Voyager Learning Company is a leading provider of K-12 curriculum products, in-school core reading programs, reading and math intervention programs, and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States. "
 target: Voyager Expanded Learning
Voyager Expanded Learning provides research-based reading curriculum and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States. Voyager currently has 180 employees and has a highly profitable, scalable business model with good visibility and strong growth.
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closed 10/6/2011 via Capital IQ

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired Class.com, Inc.

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations, announced that the Company has purchased the assets of Class.com, an industry-leading provider of online learning solutions.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group is the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. The company operates three core divisions: Voyager, Sopris, and Cambium Learning Technologies. "
 target: Class.com, Inc.
Class.com equips educators with the tools to help every student succeed by providing schools and organizations with high-quality, research-based, online learning solutions that cater to the needs of 21st-century learners.
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closed 7/18/2011 via PR Newswire

Twelve Court Inc., acquired Aegom Interactive LLC

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synopsis: Twelve Court Inc., a private equity company based in Newburyport, Mass, has acquired Aegom Interactive LLC, a Centerville, Mass. organization that publishes education content for use with SMART board. Aegom Interactive develops standards-aligned curriculum titles using the award-winning SMART Notebook software.
buyer: Twelve Court Inc.
Twelve Court Inc. is a private equity company based in Newburyport, Mass. "
 target: Aegom Interactive LLC
Aegom Interactive writes and develops curriculum using the award-winning SMART Notebook software. Aegom also provides educationally-focused training for SMART Boards and SMART Notebook. Aegom's first Notebook title, Middle School Math for SMART Notebook, was released in September 2008.
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closed 9/7/2010 via Market Wire

MMAC, LLC, acquired Trudy Corporation

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synopsis: Trudy Corporation announced that it had closed its previously announced transaction and sold substantially all of its assets to MMAC, LLC, which also assumed certain liabilities of Trudy. The assets sold consisted of Trudy's on-going business as a publisher of children's educational story and novelty books, audiobooks and plush toys.
buyer: MMAC, LLC
MMAC, LLC is an investment firm. "
 target: Trudy Corporation
Founded in 1947 as a stuffed toy manufacturer, Trudy Corporation is a prominent publisher of educational storybooks, read along audiobooks and plush toy manipulatives under licenses with the Smithsonian Institution, American Veterinary Medical Association and the African Wildlife Foundation.
price ($mm)
$0.54
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$0
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6.8x
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closed 3/17/2021 via GlobeNewswire

IXL Learning, purchased Languages Division from Rosetta Stone Inc.

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, a leading provider of digital education solutions and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has divested Rosetta Stone’s Languages division to ​IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students.
buyer: IXL Learning
IXL is an integrated learning platform that effectively supports personalized learning in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. With over 80 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL helps schools successfully use technology to improve education. "
 seller parent: Veritas Capital
seller: Rosetta Stone Inc. (RST:$188.52)
Founded in 1992, Rosetta Stone's Languages division uses innovative digital solutions to help all types of learners read, write, and speak more than 30 languages. Under its brand, Rosetta Stone provides technology-based language solutions to individual customers, schools and businesses globally.
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announced 9/1/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Cambium Learning Group, will acquire Rosetta Stone Inc.

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synopsis: Rosetta Stone Inc., a world leader in technology-based learning solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Cambium Learning, a leading provider of digital education solutions and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.
buyer parent: Veritas Capital
buyer: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential with individualized and differentiated instruction. Cambium Learning delivers Software as a Service resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers. "
 target: Rosetta Stone Inc. (RST:$188.52)
Rosetta Stone Inc. is dedicated to changing people's lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company's innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.
price ($mm)[EV]
$760 [$735]
rev ($mm)
$189
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
4.0x
EV / EBITDA
487.9x
closed 1/6/2020 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group, purchased AIR Assessment from The American Institutes for Research

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading provider in education software, has acquired AIR Assessment, the student assessment division of the American Institutes for Research. AIR Assessment uses technology to measure student progress and provide educators and families with timely, relevant information about teaching and learning.
buyer parent: Veritas Capital
buyer: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential with individualized and differentiated instruction. Cambium Learning delivers Software as a Service resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers. "
 seller: The American Institutes for Research
AIR Assessment is one of the fastest-growing brands in the assessment field. Leading the nation with its innovative design, AIR Assessment uses technology to measure student progress and provide educators and families with timely, relevant information about teaching and learning.
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to certain affiliates of Veritas Capital, a leading private equity investment firm.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction.
price ($mm)[EV]
$686 [$703]
rev ($mm)
$161
EBITDA ($mm)
$30
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4.5x
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24.4x
closed 5/14/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired VKidz Inc

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, has acquired Vkidz, an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: VKidz Inc
Vkidz is an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology. Organized in two business units, Vkidz serves both school systems and homeschooling families with innovative, research-based educational products.
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closed 12/23/2013 via PR Newswire

Learning A-Z, acquired Headsprout

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synopsis: Skyview Capital announced that it has completed the sale of Headsprout to Learning A-Z. Mimio acquired Headsprout in 2011, which has patented and award-winning adaptive software. Headsprout is a leader in the development and implementation of online instruction that adjusts automatically to each student's needs.
buyer parent: Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
buyer: Learning A-Z
Learning A-Z is a preK-6 educational resource company specializing in online delivery of leveled readers and supplementary curriculum. Serving a wide range of student needs, including ELL/ESL, intervention, special education, and daily instruction. "
 target parent: Skyview Capital LLC
target: Headsprout
Headsprout is a leader in the development and implementation of online instruction that adjusts automatically to each student's needs. Its scientific, research-based, adaptive software is used in thousands of classrooms, learning labs and homes in the U.S. and all over the world.
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closed 10/6/2011 via Capital IQ

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired Class.com, Inc.

See 153 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations, announced that the Company has purchased the assets of Class.com, an industry-leading provider of online learning solutions.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group is the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. The company operates three core divisions: Voyager, Sopris, and Cambium Learning Technologies. "
 target: Class.com, Inc.
Class.com equips educators with the tools to help every student succeed by providing schools and organizations with high-quality, research-based, online learning solutions that cater to the needs of 21st-century learners.
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closed 12/9/2009 via PR Newswire

Voyager Learning Company merged with Cambium Learning,

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synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., announced it has completed the merger of Cambium Learning, Inc., a company serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations, and Voyager Learning Company, a provider of educational solutions.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials. "
 target: Voyager Learning Company
Voyager Learning Company is a leading provider of K-12 curriculum products, in-school core reading programs, reading and math intervention programs, and professional development programs for school districts throughout the United States.
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announced 1/31/2007 via Company Press Release

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, will acquire Cambium Learning

See 155 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a leading private equity investor announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Cambium Learning, Inc., a leading education company that provides intervention solutions for literacy and mathematics. Terms of the purchase from J.H.Whitney & Co. were not disclosed.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe. "
 target parent: Whitney & Co. LLC
target: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials.
price ($mm)
$325
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$100
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closed 2/15/2006 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning, acquired IntelliTools, Inc.

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synopsis: Cambium Learning, Inc. announced the acquisition of IntelliTools, Inc., an industry-leading technology provider for preK-8 students requiring differentiated instruction and alternative means of accessing the curriculum. Based in Petaluma, Calif., IntelliTools employs 35 people. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
buyer parent: Whitney & Co. LLC
buyer: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials. "
 target: IntelliTools, Inc.
IntelliTools, Inc., a pioneer in learning solutions for preK-8 classrooms, has been producing software and adaptive hardware products for more than 25 years, earning 15 Technology & Learning Awards of Excellence, the EdNet Hero Award, and numerous other awards along the way.
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announced 4/7/2005 via PR Newswire

Cambium Learning, will acquire Kurzweil Educational Systems

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synopsis: Cambium Learning, Inc., an education company serving the unique needs of the nation's at-risk, minority and special student populations with learning tools, services and technologies, today announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc.
buyer parent: Whitney & Co. LLC
buyer: Cambium Learning (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning is an education company that provides research-based, culturally responsive and proven instructional materials, services and technology to help educators raise the achievement level of those pre K through grade 12 students underserved by existing instructional materials. "
 target: Kurzweil Educational Systems
Kurzweil Educational Systems, founded in 1996, is the industry leader and innovator of reading, writing and learning solutions for people with learning disabilities, and people who are blind or visually impaired.
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closed 11/4/2020 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired Soundshore Technology Group LLC

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, security, and unified cloud management services, has acquired managed services IT firm Soundshore Technology Group. The acquisition of STG compliments and further strengthens Coretelligent’s iron-clad platform and unparalleled expertise in the Financial Services Sector.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, security, and unified cloud management services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. "
 target: Soundshore Technology Group LLC
Soundshore Technology Group is a provider of IT services to hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative investment firms. With offices in Connecticut, New York, and California, Soundshore is uniquely situated to consult and implement all facets of the demands of their customer’s technology.
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closed 2/26/2020 via PR Newswire

Cimarron Healthcare Capital, Monroe Capital, Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired RedCliff Ascent, Inc.

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cimarron Healthcare Capital has acquired Ascent Behavioral Health in partnership with Monroe Capital, and Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Ascent provides wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and therapeutic boarding school programs for adolescents with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and attachment disorder.
buyer: Cimarron Healthcare Capital
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Monroe Capital
Monroe Capital is an asset management firm. Cimarron Healthcare Capital is a healthcare-focused private equity firm. VSS is a leading private investment firm that invests in business services, healthcare IT, and more. "
 target: RedCliff Ascent, Inc.
Ascent provides wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and therapeutic boarding school programs for adolescents with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and attachment disorder. Ascent is committed to superior outcomes based on its experiential therapeutic approach.
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closed 11/19/2019 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired SoundView IT Solutions, LLC

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT and private cloud services and a portfolio company of VSS, a private investment firm, jointly announced the acquisition of managed services IT firm SoundView IT Solutions, LLC. SoundView IT Solutions designs and builds cutting-edge, redundant, cost-efficient Technology Infrastructures.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, Security and cloud services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. Coretelligent’s key services – Managed IT, Security and Cloud Solutions – are relied on by top-tier organizations. "
 target: SoundView IT Solutions, LLC
As a full-service IT integration company, SoundView IT Solutions provides clients a range of offerings from working with them as a valued partner to complementing a firm’s internal IT team. SoundView IT Solutions designs and builds cutting-edge, redundant, cost-efficient Technology Infrastructures.
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closed 4/3/2019 via BusinessWire

Coretelligent, acquired United Technology Group

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synopsis: Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT and private cloud services, and portfolio company of VSS, a private investment firm, jointly announced the acquisition of managed services IT firm United Technology Group. United Technology Group (UTG) is an Information Technology service provider.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Coretelligent
Coretelligent is a leading provider of comprehensive managed IT, Security and cloud services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. Coretelligent’s key services – Managed IT, Security and Cloud Solutions – are relied on by top-tier organizations. "
 target: United Technology Group
United Technology Group (UTG) is an Information Technology service provider, that partners with companies who employ 50 -1000 people, and are headquartered in the southeast region of the US. They help clients leverage their technology by co-managing with their IT Department.
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closed 2/1/2019 via BusinessWire

Marcus Theatres, acquired Movie Tavern, Inc.

See 127 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, announced it has acquired Movie Tavern from Southern Theatres, LLC, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Movie Tavern is the largest in-cinema dining experience operating in the United States, with 208 all-digital screens at 22 locations in nine states.
buyer parent: Marcus Corporation
buyer: Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 890 screens at 68 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Movie Tavern, Inc.
Dallas-based Movie Tavern is the largest in-cinema dining experience operating in the United States, with 208 all-digital screens at 22 locations in nine states. They offer a premium movie-going experience that caters to adults but is family friendly.
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$126
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closed 10/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group merged with Veritas Capital Partners,

See 155 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to certain affiliates of Veritas Capital, a leading private equity investment firm.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm that invests in companies that provide critical products and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Cambium Learning Group (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction.
price ($mm)[EV]
$686 [$703]
rev ($mm)
$161
EBITDA ($mm)
$30
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4.5x
EV / EBITDA
24.4x
closed 6/27/2018 via Company Press Release

Symphony Technology Group, acquired Market Strategies International

See 489 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Market Strategies International and Morpace Inc. announce they are combining into one firm, as part of an acquisition of both firms by Symphony Technology Group (STG). Market Strategies International is a market research firm with expertise in communications, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology and wealth management.
buyer: Symphony Technology Group
Symphony Technology Group (STG) is the private equity partner for market-leading data, software and analytics companies. The firm brings expertise, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Market Strategies International
Market Strategies International is a top market research firm with expertise in communications, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology and wealth management. They give people a voice in the products, services, and policies and make market research a positive force.
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closed 5/14/2018 via BusinessWire

Cambium Learning Group, Inc., acquired VKidz Inc

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cambium Learning Group, Inc., a leading educational technology solutions company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, has acquired Vkidz, an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD:$159.46)
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: VKidz Inc
Vkidz is an edtech company dedicated to helping deliver the best education to students using technology. Organized in two business units, Vkidz serves both school systems and homeschooling families with innovative, research-based educational products.
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closed 4/23/2018 via BusinessWire

Gemspring Capital, acquired TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VSS, a private investment firm has sold TMP Worldwide, a global leader in talent acquisition technologies that leverages software, strategy and creative to build talent and enhance their clients’ employer brands. The business was acquired by Gemspring Capital.
buyer: Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. They provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and realize their full potential. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications
TMP Worldwide is a global leader in talent acquisition technologies, committed to finding new ways to leverage software, strategy and creative to build talent and enhance clients' employer brands – across every connection point.
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closed 1/24/2018 via PE Hub

Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC, acquired Rebecca School and Aaron School

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sequel Youth and Family Services, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Management, has acquired two special needs schools, Rebecca School and Aaron School. The seller was MetSchools, which is backed by Veronis Suhler Stevenson. The Rebecca School serves 140 students ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder.
buyer parent: Altamont Capital Partners
buyer: Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
Sequel Youth and Family Services was founded in 1999 to operate a single school for adjudicated delinquent boys. Since then, the company has experienced tremendous growth, and now serves a wide range of populations in a wide range of settings. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Rebecca School and Aaron School
The Rebecca School is a private therapeutic day school serving ~140 students ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder. The Aaron School is a private K-12 special education school serving 160+ students with learning disabilities.
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closed 1/8/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Centre Lane Partners, LLC, acquired Infobase Publishing

See 387 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Centre Lane Partners, LLC has completed the acquisition of Infobase Holdings, Inc., a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises from VSS, a private investment firm.
buyer: Centre Lane Partners, LLC
Centre Lane Partners is a private equity firm focused on making investments in North American middle market companies. Centre Lane targets companies with revenues between $20 and $500 million that have leading market positions and sustainable competitive advantages in their respective niches. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Infobase Publishing
Infobase Holdings, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of digital educational content solutions to colleges & universities, K-12 schools, public libraries and enterprises. Infobase provides a robust product portfolio of streaming video platforms, databases, eLearning modules, and eBook collections.
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closed 11/10/2017 via GlobeNewswire

ExploreLearning, acquired Cogent Education

See 133 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ExploreLearning announced that it has acquired Athens, Georgia–based startup, IS3D, LLC, developers of Cogent Education™ Interactive Cases™—dynamic online experiences that put students in the role of a STEM professional tasked with solving a real-world problem.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning is a Charlottesville, VA based company that develops online solutions to improve student learning in math and science. They make Gizmos, the world's largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 3-12. "
 target: Cogent Education
Cogent Education develops unique software applications that engage learners through interactive worlds in which students learn about science through inquiry and problem-solving, and provide teachers with real time data on students critical thinking abilities.
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closed 8/9/2017 via BusinessWire

Advantage Solutions, acquired Brand Connections, LLC

See 1033 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advantage Solutions, a leading provider of sales and marketing solutions, has acquired Brand Connections from Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a private equity firm. Brand Connections is a media and marketing agency that creates integrated marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness, influence consumers on their path-to-purchase, and increase sales.
buyer: Advantage Solutions
Founded in 1987, Advantage Solutions is North America’s leading provider of sales and marketing solutions. Advantage’s customized solutions include headquarter sales, business intelligence, retail merchandising, category management, shopper insights and marketing services. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Brand Connections, LLC
Brand Connections is a media and marketing agency that creates integrated marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness, influence consumers on their path-to-purchase, and increase sales. Their services include experiential marketing, product sampling, digital marketing, in-flight media, and more.
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closed 10/18/2016 via BusinessWire

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, purchased a minority stake in Connexion Point

See 305 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VSS, a private investment firm focused on the information, tech-enabled business services, healthcare IT, and education industries, announced its investment in Connexion Point, LLC. Connexion Point is a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare services, specializing in communication lifecycle services for the healthcare industry.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) is a leading private investment firm that invests in the information, business services, healthcare IT, education, media and marketing services industries in North America and Europe. "
 target: Connexion Point
Connexion Point is a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare services, specializing in communication lifecycle services for the healthcare industry. Connexion Point facilitates communication, throughout the lifecycle of the consumer, that connects the healthcare industry to their consumer.
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closed 7/13/2016 via PE Hub

PR News, acquired The Social Shake-Up

See 238 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PR News and parent company Access Intelligence announced the acquisition of The Social Shake-Up, a fast-growing and preeminent conference serving marketing, public relations, customer experience, technology and digital strategists. The seller was Industry Dive, publisher of Social Media Today and online destinations serving professionals.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: PR News
Serving communicators for more than 60 years, PR News is the go-to resource online and face-to-face for real-world integrated communications strategies and tactics. PR News is a daily intellectual hub that serves the communications and marketing community at corporations, agencies and nonprofits. "
 target parent: Industry Dive, LLC
target: The Social Shake-Up
The Social Shake-Up is a fast-growing and preeminent conference serving marketing, public relations, customer experience, technology and digital strategists.
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closed 7/11/2016 via PR Newswire

DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC, acquired Expert Search Group

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DOAR, Inc., a global litigation strategy and expert consulting company, announces the acquisition of Expert Search Group, LLC, an expert witness referral company. Expert Search Group conducts custom searches for experts in legal matters across the United States.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC
DOAR is a global expert consulting company providing consulting and testifying experts and litigation strategists complex regulatory, civil and criminal legal disputes. DOAR advises law firms, corporations and individuals involved in antitrust, employment and intellectual property. "
 target: Expert Search Group
Expert Search Group, founded by an attorney and a veteran of the expert witness industry, conducts custom searches for experts in legal matters across the United States for a flat fee that provides a cost-effective way for lawyers to retain the most qualified expert.
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closed 3/16/2015 via PR Web

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired Exchange Monitor

See 82 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence LLC announced the acquisition of Exchange Monitor Publications and Forums, a b-to-b media company specializing in high-value conferences and e-newsletters in the defense and energy marketplaces. This acquisition strengthens Access Intelligence’s foothold in delivering best in class information to the defense and energy markets.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets. "
 target: Exchange Monitor
Exchange Monitor publishes professional newsletters and hosts forums, colloquiums and workshops to facilitate conversations among government and NGO officials and private industry executives on critical national and international programs and policies.
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closed 3/11/2015 via Company Press Release

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired AdMonsters

See 23 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence announced the acquisition of AdMonsters, the fast-growing and preeminent conference and trade show company serving the online advertising operations, advertising technology and digital media markets. AdMonsters produces the Publisher Forums, held three times a year, and the annual OPS conference.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets. "
 target: AdMonsters
AdMonsters produces the Publisher Forums, held three times a year, and the annual OPS conference, held in New York. These events, serving thousands of media professionals annually, are defining the future of digital media operations and advertising technology.
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closed 1/27/2015 via PE Hub

DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC, acquired DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC

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synopsis: Veronis Suhler Stevenson has sold DOAR, a trial strategy consulting firm, back to shareholders, including company management. The firm first invested in DOAR in 2005. Paul Neale, DOAR’s chief executive officer, is the lead investor in the buyback. Other managers involved in the buyout include Scott Allen, Michael Ferrara and Gene Klimov.
buyer: DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC
Paul Neale, DOAR’s chief executive officer, is the lead investor in the buyback. Other managers involved in the buyout include Scott Allen, Michael Ferrara and Gene Klimov. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: DOAR Litigation Consulting, LLC
DOAR Litigation Consulting, the nation's preeminent litigation services company, provides Discovery Management and Trial Consulting services. DOAR supports its clients at every level in any aspect of an engagement from discreet consulting assignments to full-scale, long-term engagements.
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closed 1/23/2015 via PR Newswire

Roper Industries, Inc., acquired Strata Decision Technology

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synopsis: Roper Industries, Inc. announced that it has acquired Strata Decision Technology. Strata provides the leading cloud-based analytics and performance platform for financial planning, decision support and continuous cost improvement for the healthcare industry.
buyer: Roper Industries, Inc. (ROP:$5,405.00)
Roper Industries is a diversified growth company and is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. It provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, transportation, medical, education, and SaaS-based information networks. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Strata Decision Technology
Strata Decision Technology is a pioneer and leader in the development of innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions for financial and business analytics and decision support in healthcare. Founded in 1996, their solutions are used by over 1,000 healthcare organizations.
price ($mm)
$140
rev ($mm)
$30
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.7x
EV / EBITDA
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announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

See 144 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
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announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

See 472 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
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closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

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synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
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announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

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synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$4,833.48)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
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closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

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synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
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closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

See 37 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
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Ticker: US:FPNUF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FP Newspapers Income Fund
FP Newspapers Income Fund
FP Newspapers Income Fund (the Fund) is an unincorporated, open-ended, limited-purpose trust formed to acquire and own indirect interests in newspapers and other media businesses.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$6.48
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.22
EBIT ($mm)
$6.22
Net Income ($mm)
$6.55
Employees
0
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Ticker: TICC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp. is a business development company primarily engaged in providing capital to technology-related companies in the following sectors: computer software and hardware, information technology infrastructure or services, internet, networking systems and diversified technology.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$105.09
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$74.75
Net Income ($mm)
$58.94
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Ticker: AIM:MERC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia is a national investment group focused on the funding and scaling of innovative businesses with high growth potential from the UK regions. Initially this is through Mercia's managed funds and then selectively scaling businesses through its own balance sheet capital.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$11.97
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.14)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.67)
Net Income ($mm)
$1.86
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Ticker: XTRA:M3B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
mic AG
mic AG
Mic AG is an investment company based in Germany. Mic AG invests in medium-sized companies with disruptive technologies in the fields of optics, electronics, medicine and IT.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$4.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.84
EBIT ($mm)
$0.81
Net Income ($mm)
$1.74
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Ticker: BIT:LVEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LVenture Group
LVenture Group
LVenture Group is a holding company that invests in companies with high growth potential. They primarily focus on digital tech startups with global markets. Their business model is based on capital gains arising from the exit of portfolio startups, which is achieved through M&A or IPO operations.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3.11
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.59)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.03)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.39
Employees
0
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Ticker: OTCPK:ADAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp. is a publicly traded venture capital company that owns, operates and invests in technology companies as well as startups and expansion companies. They employ an investment matrix that allows them to identify & select what they believe to be high growth, high yield companies.
year
2016
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Employees
0
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Ticker: DRGV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corp. is doing business in China through its subsidiaries. DRGV was established to serve as a conduit between Chinese high-growth companies and Western investors. DRGV functions as an incubator of high-tech companies in China.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$21.91
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.52
EBIT ($mm)
$0.52
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
100
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Ticker: LSE:ALM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allied Minds
Allied Minds
Allied Minds plc is an IP commercialisation company focused on technology and life sciences. Allied Minds forms, funds, and operates a portfolio of companies with the objective of delivering successful liquidity events that will generate attractive long-term returns for its investors & stakeholders.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($108.37)
EBIT ($mm)
($114.60)
Net Income ($mm)
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Ticker: CNSX:BZ30197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fantasy 6 Sports Inc.
Fantasy 6 is a sports, entertainment and technology company which produces games, contests and other related products and experiences for fans around the world. Fantasy 6 Sports Inc. currently offers a wide variety of daily, weekly and season-long contests across multiple professional sports leagues
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1.15
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.47)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.58)
Net Income ($mm)
$7.08
Employees
0
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Ticker: ITT.V
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LX Ventures Inc.
LX Ventures Inc.
Mobio is the parent company to Strutta and Twenty Year Media. Strutta is a social promotions platform that helps marketers bring potential customers from stranger to fan to customer. Twenty Year Media is a media and technology company developing advanced technologies for the motion picture sector.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
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Ticker: SHSE:600751
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co., Ltd. formerly known as Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese holding company which specialized in marine transportation services. However, in recent years it was most known as the investment vehicle of HNA Group to acquire American company Ingram Micro.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$48,888.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,204.23
EBIT ($mm)
$1,029.00
Net Income ($mm)
$107.24
Employees
35127
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Ticker: ENXTAM:PRX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prosus N.V.
Prosus N.V.
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$4,086.00
EBITDA ($mm)
($333.00)
EBIT ($mm)
($524.00)
Net Income ($mm)
$4,342.00
Employees
20000
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Ticker: XTRA:BCK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blockescence plc
Blockescence plc
Based in Malta, blockescence is a strategic investment holding company which focuses on a buy, build and sell strategy of fast-growing companies in consolidating TMT sectors. New technologies are proactively used to create USPs and efficiencies within the portfolio companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$164.02
EBITDA ($mm)
$19.61
EBIT ($mm)
$5.60
Net Income ($mm)
$0.45
Employees
650
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