Like BrandMuscle, Inc.

closed 12/2/2015 via BNC Analysis

American Capital, Ltd., acquired BrandMuscle, Inc.

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synopsis: The Riverside Co. has sold Brandmuscle, a marketing technology and services company with 210 employees in downtown Cleveland. Cleveland-based Riverside sold its majority stake to another private equity firm: American Capital Equity III LP of Bethesda, Md.
buyer: American Capital, Ltd. (ACAS:$679.00)
American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate, energy & infrastructure and structured products. "
 target parent: The Riverside Company
target: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Brandmuscle helps clients increase sales by providing tools to easily and quickly develop customized, local marketing campaigns. It combines front-end marketing resource management software with integrated execution capabilities for an end-to-end offering supporting local marketing programs.
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closed 11/2/2020 via BusinessWire

Campaign Monitor, acquired Selligent Marketing Cloud

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synopsis: CM Group, through its subsidiary Campaign Monitor Europe UK LTD, has acquired Selligent Marketing Cloud, an intelligent omnichannel marketing cloud platform based in Belgium. With the acquisition of Selligent, CM Group now serves businesses across all major global industries and segments, from enterprises to small businesses.
buyer parent: CM Group
buyer: Campaign Monitor
Campaign Monitor is a global technology company and provider of a powerful email marketing platform. With its drag-and-drop builder, visual journey designer, creative marketing strategies, and real-time performance metrics, Campaign Monitors has everything businesses need to succeed. "
 target parent: HGGC, LLC
target: Selligent Marketing Cloud
Belgium-based Selligent is an intelligent omnichannel marketing cloud platform. The company's dynamic technology provides actionable insights that empower companies to deliver more personalized and valuable consumer engagements, resulting in compelling experiences across all channels.
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announced 4/4/2019 via BusinessWire

Centerbridge Capital Partners, will purchase Marketing Platform and Commerce Software from IBM

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synopsis: Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and IBM announced a definitive agreement under which Centerbridge will acquire IBM’s marketing platform and commerce software offerings. The offerings include marketing automation tools, marketing analytics, an AI-powered content management system, an open ecosystem connector, and robust services.
buyer: Centerbridge Capital Partners
Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines—from private equity to credit and related strategies, and real estate—in an effort to find the most attractive opportunities for their investors and business partners. "
 seller: IBM (IBM:$73,779.00)
IBM’s marketing platform and commerce software offerings include marketing automation tools, marketing analytics, an AI-powered content management system, an open ecosystem connector, and robust services.
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closed 10/25/2018 via BusinessWire

Mediafly, acquired Alinean

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synopsis: Mediafly, a mobile sales enablement solution that enhances how sales organizations engage buyers, has announced the acquisition of Alinean, Inc., a software and consulting company dedicated to empowering B2B sales and marketing teams to better communicate and quantify the value of their products and solutions to buyers.
buyer: Mediafly
Mediafly is a mobile sales enablement solution that enhances how brands engage prospective buyers. By using Mediafly’s technology, marketing and sales teams are able to deliver custom, dynamic sales presentations quickly and efficiently, engaging customers with insights that are relevant to them. "
 target: Alinean
Alinean empowers B2B companies to better connect, engage and sell to today's economic-focused buyer via the development and delivery of value messaging, interactive sales/marketing tools and sales training.
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closed 12/6/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Quark Inc., acquired Docurated

See 3215 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quark Software, a company that develops a content automation platform, announced it has acquired Docurated, the creators of enterprise sales enablement solutions. Since its inception in 2012, Docurated has been recognized as a pioneer in SaaS-based enterprise sales and marketing software.
buyer parent: Parallax Capital Partners LLC
buyer: Quark Inc.
Quark Software Inc. develops a content automation platform that helps large organizations streamline the creation, management, publishing and delivery of business-critical content. Their solutions automate the process with reusable Smart Content components that can be dynamically assembled. "
 target: Docurated
Since its inception in 2012, Docurated has been recognized as a pioneer in SaaS-based enterprise sales and marketing software. Docurated helps customers see and understand everything about their content so they can have precise customer interactions.
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closed 7/18/2017 via PR Newswire

Zeta Global, acquired Boomtrain

See 2288 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Zeta Global, the data-driven marketing technology innovator whose SaaS-based marketing cloud helps leading brands acquire, retain and grow customer relationships, announced that it has acquired Boomtrain, a machine learning driven marketing technology platform that uses AI to drive personalized messaging across all digital touchpoints.
buyer parent: Investcorp
buyer: Zeta Global
Zeta is a data-driven marketing technology innovator whose SaaS-based marketing cloud and professional services help 500+ Fortune 1000 and Middle Market brands acquire, retain and grow customer relationships through actionable data, advanced analytics and machine learning. "
 target: Boomtrain
Boomtrain is the only scalable marketing platform with artificial intelligence at its core, enabling brands to better understand and communicate with their customers.
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closed 4/1/2017 via Company Press Release

Eversfrank Group, acquired Novadex GmbH

See 2262 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Eversfrank Group announced that it has acquired Novadex GmbH, a provider of expert cloud solutions for marketing. With its product portfolio, Novadex allows customers to create personalized, cross-channel marketing communication.
buyer: Eversfrank Group
Eversfrank Group is one of Germany's largest independent print and media service providers. Their services include high-volume & high-value printing multichannel marketing solutions, and direct marketing products. Their software system unites product data, advertising media planning and publishing. "
 target: Novadex GmbH
Established in 2011, Novadex provides expert cloud solutions for marketing. Their solutions allow customers to create personalized, cross-channel marketing communication. With the professional solutions by Novadex, customers can increase their marketing efficiency significantly.
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closed 2/8/2017 via PR Web

ADEXT, acquired MyCampaign

See 2262 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ADEXT, a company that delivers superior advertising returns to SMBs through fully automated campaigns using machine learning, has acquired MyCampaign / MiCampaña.com, an artificial intelligence (AI) sales and marketing automation platform.
buyer: ADEXT
ADEXT delivers superior advertising returns to SMBs through fully automated campaigns using machine learning. ADEXT is based in Palo Alto, CA. "
 target: MyCampaign
MyCampaign / MiCampaña is an artificial intelligence (AI) sales and marketing automation platform based in Mexico City, seeking to repurpose talent by eliminating all human intervention within the sales and marketing process thus eliminating the need for expensive labor and technical skills.
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closed 12/15/2015 via Market Wire

Insite Software, acquired Storyworks1

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synopsis: Insite Software, a leading provider of business-to-business commerce and data-driven solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announced it has acquired mobile sales enablement and digital content delivery platform provider, Storyworks1.
buyer: Insite Software
Insite Software powers the Connected Commerce Suite (CCS) for leading global manufacturers and distributors that brings together commerce, channels and content/data to drive better B2B buyer and B2C user experiences and higher sales. "
 target: Storyworks1
Storyworks1 is an enterprise-class digital content delivery platform for organizations with large, account-based sales operations. Storyworks1 is a Software-as-a-Service platform that provides marketing information to the field, while reporting key data on sales activity to management.
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closed 9/9/2015 via Company Press Release

Cloud4Wi, Inc., acquired isProximity

See 2262 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cloud4Wi, creator of an award-winning platform that revolutionizes Guest Wi-Fi, announced its acquisition of Hadabean, the Italian company that has developed the cloud marketing solution, isProximity. The isProximity Cloud Platform can deliver powerful proximity marketing campaigns through Beacon and Mobile App.
buyer: Cloud4Wi, Inc.
Cloud4Wi is a cloud-based platform that revolutionizes Guest Wi-Fi at retail stores, restaurants, coffee shops and other venues. Using their platform and web applications, businesses can offer improved Guest Wi-Fi that engages with customers in real time to increase customer loyalty and retention. "
 target: isProximity
isProximity is a cloud marketing solution developed by Hadabean. The isProximity Cloud Platform can deliver powerful proximity marketing campaigns through Beacon and Mobile App The company is based in Cascina, Italy.
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closed 7/12/2015 via PE Hub

HGGC, LLC, acquired Selligent SA

See 5782 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Middle market private equity firm HGGC is expected to announce an acquisition of a European automated marketing software company called Selligent.
buyer: HGGC, LLC
HGGC is a leading middle-market private equity firm with over $2.4 billion in cumulative capital commitments. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., HGGC is distinguished by its "Advantaged Investing" model that enables the firm to source and acquire scalable businesses at attractive multiples. "
 target: Selligent SA
Selligent is a European provider of CRM solutions (Customer Relationship Management). It has established itself as a specialist in collaborative solutions aimed at boosting the organisation and action of teams in direct contact with customers, prospects and business relationships.
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closed 6/24/2015 via BNC Analysis

Propago LLC, purchased Argosy from Nationwide Argosy Solutions

See 2263 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Propago LLC announced it has completed the acquisition of the Argosy platform from Nationwide Argosy Solutions. The Argosy platform has become a leading Marketing Assets Management and Fulfillment Application helping corporations manufacture, manage and distribute a variety of marketing supplies.
buyer: Propago LLC
Propago LLC is the owner and operator of the propago platform. Propago brings the physical and digital marketing worlds together in a single cloud based platform, allowing marketers to better manage the complexities of distributing their brand and marketing materials. "
 seller: Nationwide Argosy Solutions
Argosy is a proprietary marketing management platform creatded by Nationwide Argosy Solutions. Nationwide provides turnkey services for businesses and marketing communications firms.
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closed 3/11/2015 via BusinessWire

Joe Wang, Kennet Partners, acquired TreeHouse Interactive

See 2261 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TreeHouse Interactive™, the technology leader in SaaS-based partner relationship management (PRM), announced that Kennet Partners and co-investor Joe Wang have acquired majority ownership of the software company.
buyer: Kennet Partners
buyer: Joe Wang
Kennet is a leading international private equity firm that invests in growth companies in North America and Europe. Kennet invests in technology and technology-enabled business services, offering expansion capital to businesses that want to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value. "
 target: TreeHouse Interactive
TreeHouse Interactive delivers leading SaaS-based partner relationship management (PRM) and marketing automation platform (MAP) solutions to companies that want to get better return on investment from their partner networks and marketing efforts.
price ($mm)
$17
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closed 10/28/2014 via PR Web

Zift Solutions, Inc., acquired Marketing Advocate

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synopsis: Zift Solutions, a leading provider of channel marketing automation solutions, announced that it has acquired Marketing Advocate (a Teakwood Capital Company), a fellow Gartner “Cool Vendor” and longtime innovator in the channel marketing and Through Partner Marketing Automation (TPMA) space.
buyer: Zift Solutions, Inc.
Zift Solutions increases channel sales and boosts marketing impact with a superior technology platform, a complete channel marketing success framework and global customer care. The platform automates co-branded marketing, empowers collaborative selling and measures results with powerful analytics. "
 target parent: Teakwood Capital
target: Marketing Advocate
Marketing Advocate has developed from a boutique technology firm into a leading Through-Partner Marketing Automation (TPMA) software provider. Marketing Advocate has a growing client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to divisions of large, global enterprises.
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closed 2/11/2013 via Company Press Release

Oracle Corporation, acquired Eloqua Corporation

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synopsis: Oracle completed the acquisition of Eloqua, a maker of marketing automation software, and Eloqua’s products will become a core component of the Oracle Marketing Cloud. The combination of the companies will accelerate the pace of the Modern Marketing revolution and enable Oracle and Eloqua customers to offer exceptional customer experiences.
buyer: Oracle Corporation (ORCL:$39,766.00)
Oracle Corporation is the world's largest enterprise software company. The company is a leading provider of systems software, including database management, application development, and application server software. "
 target: Eloqua Corporation
Eloqua is the marketing system of record for modern marketers. The company's cloud software, professional services and education programs provide marketers with the technology and expertise needed to help marketing drive revenue.
price ($mm)[EV]
$835 [$750]
rev ($mm)
$90
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closed 12/4/2012 via Market Wire

Infor, acquired Orbis Group of Companies

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synopsis: Infor announced the acquisition of Orbis Global, a leading provider of SaaS-based marketing resource management software to large and mid-market companies. Orbis Global is a significant addition to the Infor Epiphany suite, enhancing marketing lifecycle management to enable faster, more effective decision making from marketing, sales and service.
buyer parent: Golden Gate Capital
buyer: Infor
Infor is the world's third-largest supplier of enterprise applications and services, helping more than 70,000 large and mid-size companies improve operations and drive growth across numerous industry sectors. "
 target: Orbis Group of Companies
Orbis Global is a leading cloud-based Marketing Resource Management (MRM) software company. Their solution, Orbis MRM, helps large and medium sized marketing departments manage a large spectrum of processes including: planning, ROI measurement, budgeting and spend management and more.
price ($mm)
$12
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closed 9/5/2012 via BusinessWire

SpinSix merged with Off Madison Ave,

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synopsis: Off Madison Ave, a Phoenix-based integrated marketing communications firm, and SpinSix, one of Arizona’s leading creative marketing firms, announced they have merged. Total capitalized billings of the company will be in excess of $50 million annually, supported by more than 50 staff members.
buyer: Off Madison Ave
Off Madison Ave is a Phoenix-based integrated marketing firm. Their capabilities include branding, user experience design, creative content generation, online and social media marketing and campaigning, Web design, mobile and Web applications, Web development, and public relations. "
 target: SpinSix
SpinSix is an integrated marketing agency specializing in interactive experiences, lead generation, relationship marketing, brand development, visual design and measurement, and optimization of client campaigns.
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announced 2/29/2012 via PE Hub

Centiv Services, LLC, will acquire BrandMuscle, Inc.

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synopsis: The Riverside Company has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Cleveland-based BrandMuscle, a provider of full-service distributed marketing technology. BrandMuscle will join Riverside’s platform Centiv Services, which develops and executes localized marketing campaigns.
buyer parent: The Riverside Company
buyer: Centiv Services, LLC
Centiv Services, LLC is a Chicago-based marketing services company. Centiv offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that provides tools to develop customized, local marketing campaigns that can be designed, produced and fulfilled with short turnaround times. "
 target parent: Alta Communications
target: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Founded in 2000, BrandMuscle provides localized campaigns for national companies with local marketing needs through an online software tool that allows clients to create customized local marketing material (print and digital) that comply with both internal brand standards and regulations.
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closed 11/29/2011 via BNC Analysis

Wedia SA, acquired Brandproject AB

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synopsis: Wedia SA announced that it has completed its acquisition of Swedish company BrandProject AB. Financial details were not disclosed. BrandProject provides a software suite to manage the marketing projects of a company.
buyer: Wedia SA (ENXTPA:ALWED:$8.31)
WEDIA is the most experienced print+web+mobile marketing asset management (MAM) provider to bring creation, customization, and distribution capabilities to all three major content channels: web, print, and mobile. "
 target: Brandproject AB
Brandproject provides state of the art Marketing Resource Management (MRM)-solutions for global companies that want to improve their way-of-working with marketing assets - faster, more cost-efficient and in a standardized manner which supports regulatory directives.
price ($mm)
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$1
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closed 9/9/2011 via PE Hub

The Riverside Company, acquired Centiv Services, LLC

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synopsis: The Riverside Co. has acquired Centiv Services, LLC, a marketing services company. Centiv’s solution allows distributed marketers to customize local advertising content across a variety of mediums to include in-store point-of-purchase advertising and promotional materials, print ads, sales collateral, coupons, and direct mail.
buyer: The Riverside Company
The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring growing enterprises valued at up to €200 million. The firm partners with strong management teams and enhances its investments through acquisitions and operational growth. "
 target: Centiv Services, LLC
Centiv Services, LLC is a Chicago-based marketing services company. Centiv offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that provides tools to develop customized, local marketing campaigns that can be designed, produced and fulfilled with short turnaround times.
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announced 8/17/2016 via Company Press Release

Saepio Technologies Inc. will be merged with BrandMuscle, Inc.,

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synopsis: Brandmuscle announced that it will invest in and merge with Saepio Technologies Inc, a leading provider of distributed marketing management software. The combination will make Brandmuscle the largest company in North America focused on distributed marketing with 700 employees and more than 275 clients across virtually every major industry vertical.
buyer parent: American Capital, Ltd.
buyer: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Brandmuscle helps clients increase sales by providing tools to easily and quickly develop customized, local marketing campaigns. It combines front-end marketing resource management software with integrated execution capabilities for an end-to-end offering supporting local marketing programs. "
 target: Saepio Technologies Inc.
Saepio is a leading provider of distributed marketing management software. They empowers marketers to plan and execute meaningful and engaging campaigns across distributed networks and around the globe - ensuring local relevance, brand consistency, speed to market and significant cost savings.
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closed 12/2/2015 via BNC Analysis

American Capital, Ltd., acquired BrandMuscle, Inc.

See 2265 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Riverside Co. has sold Brandmuscle, a marketing technology and services company with 210 employees in downtown Cleveland. Cleveland-based Riverside sold its majority stake to another private equity firm: American Capital Equity III LP of Bethesda, Md.
buyer: American Capital, Ltd. (ACAS:$679.00)
American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate, energy & infrastructure and structured products. "
 target parent: The Riverside Company
target: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Brandmuscle helps clients increase sales by providing tools to easily and quickly develop customized, local marketing campaigns. It combines front-end marketing resource management software with integrated execution capabilities for an end-to-end offering supporting local marketing programs.
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announced 2/29/2012 via PE Hub

Centiv Services, LLC, will acquire BrandMuscle, Inc.

See 2263 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Riverside Company has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Cleveland-based BrandMuscle, a provider of full-service distributed marketing technology. BrandMuscle will join Riverside’s platform Centiv Services, which develops and executes localized marketing campaigns.
buyer parent: The Riverside Company
buyer: Centiv Services, LLC
Centiv Services, LLC is a Chicago-based marketing services company. Centiv offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that provides tools to develop customized, local marketing campaigns that can be designed, produced and fulfilled with short turnaround times. "
 target parent: Alta Communications
target: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Founded in 2000, BrandMuscle provides localized campaigns for national companies with local marketing needs through an online software tool that allows clients to create customized local marketing material (print and digital) that comply with both internal brand standards and regulations.
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closed 9/9/2011 via PE Hub

The Riverside Company, acquired Centiv Services, LLC

See 2261 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Riverside Co. has acquired Centiv Services, LLC, a marketing services company. Centiv’s solution allows distributed marketers to customize local advertising content across a variety of mediums to include in-store point-of-purchase advertising and promotional materials, print ads, sales collateral, coupons, and direct mail.
buyer: The Riverside Company
The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring growing enterprises valued at up to €200 million. The firm partners with strong management teams and enhances its investments through acquisitions and operational growth. "
 target: Centiv Services, LLC
Centiv Services, LLC is a Chicago-based marketing services company. Centiv offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that provides tools to develop customized, local marketing campaigns that can be designed, produced and fulfilled with short turnaround times.
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announced 8/17/2016 via Company Press Release

Saepio Technologies Inc. will be merged with BrandMuscle, Inc.,

See 2313 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Brandmuscle announced that it will invest in and merge with Saepio Technologies Inc, a leading provider of distributed marketing management software. The combination will make Brandmuscle the largest company in North America focused on distributed marketing with 700 employees and more than 275 clients across virtually every major industry vertical.
buyer parent: American Capital, Ltd.
buyer: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Brandmuscle helps clients increase sales by providing tools to easily and quickly develop customized, local marketing campaigns. It combines front-end marketing resource management software with integrated execution capabilities for an end-to-end offering supporting local marketing programs. "
 target: Saepio Technologies Inc.
Saepio is a leading provider of distributed marketing management software. They empowers marketers to plan and execute meaningful and engaging campaigns across distributed networks and around the globe - ensuring local relevance, brand consistency, speed to market and significant cost savings.
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closed 5/16/2016 via PR Newswire

Black Knight Financial Services, acquired eLynx Ltd.

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synopsis: Black Knight Financial Services, Inc., a leading provider of premier technology, data and analytics across the mortgage loan lifecycle, announced that it has acquired eLynx, a portfolio company of American Capital Ltd. eLynx helps clients in the financial services and real estate industries electronically capture and manage documents.
buyer parent: Fidelity National Financial
buyer: Black Knight Financial Services (BKFS:$1,297.50)
Black Knight Financial Services is the premier provider of integrated technology, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan lifecycle. "
 target parent: American Capital, Ltd.
target: eLynx Ltd.
eLynx helps clients in the financial services and real estate industries electronically capture and manage documents and associated data throughout the document lifecycle. eLynx solutions help automate paper-intensive processes, improve workflow, reduce costs and support compliance.
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closed 12/2/2015 via BNC Analysis

American Capital, Ltd., acquired BrandMuscle, Inc.

See 2265 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Riverside Co. has sold Brandmuscle, a marketing technology and services company with 210 employees in downtown Cleveland. Cleveland-based Riverside sold its majority stake to another private equity firm: American Capital Equity III LP of Bethesda, Md.
buyer: American Capital, Ltd. (ACAS:$679.00)
American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate, energy & infrastructure and structured products. "
 target parent: The Riverside Company
target: BrandMuscle, Inc.
Brandmuscle helps clients increase sales by providing tools to easily and quickly develop customized, local marketing campaigns. It combines front-end marketing resource management software with integrated execution capabilities for an end-to-end offering supporting local marketing programs.
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closed 8/23/2013 via PR Newswire

ANA Holdings Inc., acquired Pan Am International Flight Academy

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synopsis: American Capital, Ltd., a global asset manager, announced that its portfolio company, Pan Am Holdings, Inc., was sold to ANA Holdings Inc, parent company of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., one of the leading airlines in the world.
buyer: ANA Holdings Inc.
ANA Holdings Inc. provides passenger and cargo air transportation services in Japan and internationally. It schedules air transportation business and is involved in the business of buying,selling,leasing and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft parts. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Pan Am International Flight Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy is one of the largest and most experienced pilot and airline training organizations. The company offers airlines and individuals training on over 60 full-flight simulators with courses for Pilots, Cabin Crew, Mechanics and Aircraft Dispatchers.
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closed 5/15/2013 via PR Newswire

Iotum, acquired Freeconference

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synopsis: iotum, operator of the popular and versatile teleconferencing service Calliflower.com for small business, announced that it is expanding with the acquisition of California-based Global Conference Partners, provider of FreeConference.com and associated teleconferencing services.
buyer: Iotum
iotum is an international company with roots in VoIP, telecom switch development, and innovative voice and mobile services. They provide several teleconferencing platforms and collaboration services to millions of users worldwide. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Freeconference
FreeConference is a service of Global Conference Partners, a leader in telephony and group communications solutions since 1985. FreeConference offers a variety of solutions to fit the conferencing needs of businesses, enterprises, individuals, community and nonprofit organizations.
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closed 1/8/2013 via PR Newswire

Pan Am International Flight Academy, acquired Airline Career Academy

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synopsis: Pan Am International Flight Academy has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a leading pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA will be integrated into Pan Am's operations to offer world class professional pilot training programs that enhance Pan Am's core business of comprehensive solutions for airlines.
buyer parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
buyer: Pan Am International Flight Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy is one of the largest and most experienced pilot and airline training organizations. The company offers airlines and individuals training on over 60 full-flight simulators with courses for Pilots, Cabin Crew, Mechanics and Aircraft Dispatchers. "
 target: Airline Career Academy
Airline Career Academy (ACA) is a leading pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA is approved to conduct European JAA and American FAA flight training courses, all the way from the basic Private Pilot to the complete Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
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closed 6/22/2012 via Market Wire

T-System Technologies, Ltd., acquired Marina Medical Billing Service

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synopsis: T-System, Inc. announced its purchase of Marina Medical Billing Service, an emergency room medical coding/billing company based in Cerritos, Calif. The deal follows T-System's previous acquisitions of Clinical Coding Solutions and Practice Management Associates and signifies the company's expanding revenue cycle management solution offerings.
buyer: T-System Technologies, Ltd.
T-System, Inc. sets the industry standard for clinical, business and IT solutions for emergency medicine, with approximately 40 percent of the nation's emergency departments using T-System solutions. To meet the individual needs of hospitals, T-System offers both paper and electronic systems. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Marina Medical Billing Service
Serving emergency departments, hospitals, and urgent care clinics with coding and revenue cycle management services for many years, Marina Medical Billing Service is among the elite firms in the nation specializing in emergency medicine coding and billing.
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closed 2/8/2012 via Wall Street Journal

IEnergizer, Ltd., acquired Aptara, Inc.

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synopsis: iEnergizer Limited is pleased to announce that it has unconditionally completed the acquisition of Aptara, Inc. Aptara is a market leader in end-to-end outsourced multi-channel content production and digital media solutions.
buyer: IEnergizer, Ltd.
iEnergizer Limited provides business process outsourcing services primarily in the United States, India, and Australia. It offers voice enabled customer care, online transaction support, chat portals, and help desk services in English, Hindi, Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Singhalese languages. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Aptara, Inc.
Aptara provides digital publishing solutions that deliver significant gains in cost, quality and time-to-market for content providers. Aptara’s expertise includes content technology solutions, eBook creation, app development, publishing services, content conversion, and eLearning.
price ($mm)[EV]
$145 [$139]
rev ($mm)
$66
EBITDA ($mm)
$13
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2.2x
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11.4x
closed 7/16/2009 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired People Media

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synopsis: American Capital Ltd. announced that, on July 13, it completed the sale of its portfolio company People Media to Match.com, an operating business of IAC. People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities.
buyer parent: IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com (:$1,863.89)
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: People Media
People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities, reaching nearly 4 million internet users each month. The Company operates six of the top 50-ranked personals websites, as reported by comScore Media Metrix.
price ($mm)[EV]
$57 [$80]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
6.9x
closed 6/16/2008 via PR Newswire

Roark Capital Group, acquired Primrose Schools

See 126 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, announced that its affiliate has acquired Primrose Schools. Headquartered in Acworth, Georgia, Primrose Schools is a leading provider of education-based early-child-care services.
buyer: Roark Capital Group
Roark Capital Group is an Atlanta-based private equity firm that acquires majority positions in franchise, direct marketing, financial services, niche manufacturing, and service businesses. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Primrose Schools
Primrose Schools' foundation is based on providing quality, early education and child care services with a balance of learning, character development and play. Developed at Primrose Schools, the school's Balanced Learning(R) curriculum blends child-initiated play and teacher-guided instruction.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$275
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/31/2008 via BusinessWire

Hewlett-Packard Company, acquired Exstream Software LLC

See 2669 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HP announced that it has acquired Exstream Software, LLC, a privately-held leading provider of enterprise software that streamlines the creation and delivery of personalized documents and other communications materials.
buyer: Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ:$61,075.00)
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. "
 target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: Exstream Software LLC
Exstream provides enterprise software solutions for businesses around the world to streamline document creation processes and produce higher quality, relevant communications of all types for delivery through print/mail and online channels.
price ($mm)
$720
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
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closed 6/22/2007 via Company Press Release

American Capital Strategies, Ltd., acquired Imaging Business Machines LLC

See 173 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced that it and an affiliate have invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Imaging Business Machines LLC, a leading provider of high speed, intelligent document scanning hardware and software, as well as recurring support and maintenance services.
buyer: American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (ACAS:$679.00)
American Capital is the 2nd largest U.S. publicly traded alternative asset manager. American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, is an investor in management and employee buyouts, private equity buyouts, and early stage and mature private and public companies. "
 target: Imaging Business Machines LLC
Imaging Business Machines, LLC (IBML) is a leading provider of document capture solutions designed to help organizations benefit from intelligent high speed scanning and demanding imaging. Our products are used world wide by leading financial institutions, health insurers and provider organizations.
price ($mm)
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closed 10/4/2006 via BusinessWire

eLynx Ltd., acquired SwiftView Inc

See 13575 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eLynx, a portfolio company of American Capital Strategies has acquired SwiftView, Inc. SwiftView is a leading provider of secure electronic document communication solutions used by a wide variety of major mortgage and banking industry companies to automate internal and external processes.
buyer parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
buyer: eLynx Ltd.
Elynx offers a suite of products and services designed to facilitate the electronic flow of data and documents, while saving your business time and money. Product lineup includes various other services and solutions to enhance the process of electronic document packaging and delivery. "
 target: SwiftView Inc
SwiftView, Inc. develops electronic document management software and services used by thousands of businesses in a variety of industries. We are a privately held company based in Portland, Oregon.
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closed 9/26/2006 via

TechBooks, Inc., acquired Whitmont Legal Technologies, Inc.

See 13 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Techbooks, Inc., a global leader in integrated content transformation solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Whitmont Legal Technologies, Inc., a leading litigation support and eDiscovery services company.
buyer parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
buyer: TechBooks, Inc.
Aptara delivers technologically advanced and integrated content transformation solutions that enable customers to unleash the value of their content and uncover new revenue opportunities. "
 target: Whitmont Legal Technologies, Inc.
Whitmont Legal Technologies, Inc. is a comprehensive document and eDiscovery solutions provider serving law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Whitmont's consultative approach leverages proven technology, professional resources, and optimizes workflows.
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closed 12/22/2004 via PR Newswire

American Capital, acquired eLynx Ltd.

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Capital Strategies Ltd. ACAS announced today it has invested $39 million in the buyout of eLynx Ltd., the leading provider of secure electronic document delivery ("EDD") solutions to the mortgage industry.
buyer: American Capital (ACAS:$679.00)
American Capital is the 2nd largest U.S. publicly traded alternative asset manager. American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, is an investor in management and employee buyouts, private equity buyouts, and early stage and mature private and public companies. "
 target: eLynx Ltd.
Elynx offers a suite of products and services designed to facilitate the electronic flow of data and documents, while saving your business time and money. Product lineup includes various other services and solutions to enhance the process of electronic document packaging and delivery.
price ($mm)
$39
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG, acquired WEBfactory GmbH

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fidura Private Equity Fonds has sold their majority stake in the software company WEBfactory GmbH in Buchen (Odenwald) successfully to Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL). WEBFactory provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
buyer: Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG
Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL) is a local utility company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. TWL has for over 100 years supplied the city of Ludwigshafen with electricity, gas, refrigeration, water and district heating. "
 target parent: Fidura Private Equity Fonds
target: WEBfactory GmbH
WEBfactory GmbH, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Buchen, provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
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closed 11/28/2016 via Market Wire

N. Harris Computer Corporation, acquired iMDsoft

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Constellation Software Inc., announced its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation has acquired all of the shares of I.M.D. Soft Limited a leading international clinical information systems software provider.
buyer parent: Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: N. Harris Computer Corporation
Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: iMDsoft
iMDsoft is a leading provider of proven clinical information systems worldwide. The Company’s products are designed to enhance quality of care for critically ill patients and improve financial performance for healthcare providers.
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closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
announced 1/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Capiton AG, will acquire Gemaco N.V.

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Capiton has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in Gemaco Group with the current majority shareholder Saffelberg Investments. Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry.
buyer: Capiton AG
Capiton is an owner-managed financial investor that invests in large SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by means of MBOs and expansion financing. capiton's roots go back to the late 1970s. "
 target parent: Saffelberg Investments
target: Gemaco N.V.
Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers. The Group has 13 locations worldwide.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$96
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/30/2005 via PR Newswire

Duff & Phelps LLC, acquired Standard & Poor's Corporate Value Consulting

See 11 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies and a leading provider of independent investment research, indices, ratings and data, announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Corporate Value Consulting (CVC) business, the valuation services unit of Standard & Poor's.
buyer: Duff & Phelps LLC (DUF:$484.70)
Duff & Phelps is a financial advisory and investment banking firm focused on providing merger & acquisition, private placement, valuation, financial opinion & ESOP/ERISA services. Duff & Phelps has been committed to delivering advice and service of exceptional quality to a broad range of companies. "
 target parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
target: Standard & Poor's Corporate Value Consulting
Standard & Poor's Corporate Value Consulting (CVC) has advised clients on valuation and corporate finance issues for over 35 years, earning a reputation as the leading provider of insightful, independent, and objective valuation advice.
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closed 4/4/2005 via PR Newswire

FIND/SVP, Incorporated, acquired Signia Partners, Inc.

See 256 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FIND/SVP, Inc., a leading provider of business advisory, research and consulting services, announced today the closing of two previously announced acquisitions. Atlantic Research & Consulting, Inc. and Signia Partners, Inc., a leading provider of in-depth business research and fact-based decision support.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: FIND/SVP, Incorporated
Guideline, Inc. is the nation's only single-source provider of customized business research and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Business Research, Custom Market Research, Strategic Intelligence, and Product Development Intelligence. "
 target: Signia Partners, Inc.
Signia Partners has a strong track record of success delivering high-value strategic and tactical consulting services. And, we target our services toward results-oriented clients with specific goals in view – we’re not interested in conducting research for its own sake.
price ($mm)
$7.80
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/26/2005 via BusinessWire

Kroll Inc., acquired Talbot Hughes McKillop LLP

See 107 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kroll Inc., the global risk consulting company, announced today it has acquired Talbot Hughes McKillop LLP, a leading financial restructuring practice operating in Europe and the U.S.
buyer parent: Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
buyer: Kroll Inc.
Kroll is the world’s foremost independent risk consulting company. For more than 30 years, Kroll has helped companies, government agencies and individuals reduce their exposure to risk and capitalize on business opportunities. "
 target: Talbot Hughes McKillop LLP
Talbot Hughes McKillop is a corporate finance boutique, specialising in financial restructurings. We advise companies, equity holders or bondholders. The Firm brings together a group of the UK’s leading restructuring specialists with unrivalled experience and global expertise across a broad range o
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closed 8/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

blau direkt GmbH & Co. KG, acquired Holger Timmermann Maklerservice

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synopsis: blau direkt GmbH & Co. KG, a German company that operates as an insurance broker pool, has acquired Holger Timmermann Maklerservice, a company that develops training software for the insurance industry and also operates as an insurance broker. They are also based in Germany.
buyer: blau direkt GmbH & Co. KG
blau direkt GmbH & Co. KG operates as an insurance broker pool. The company is based in Lübeck, Germany. "
 target: Holger Timmermann Maklerservice
Holger Timmermann Maklerservice develops training software for the insurance industry and also operates as an insurance broker. The company is based in Idstein, Germany.
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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:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
price ($mm)
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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.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
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.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
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.
price ($mm)
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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:$4,833.48)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 12/21/2016 via Company Press Release

New Hope Communications Inc., acquired Nutrition Capital Network

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synopsis: New Hope, a company that helps suppliers, manufacturers & retailers bring healthy, organic & natural products to life, has acquired the assets of Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), a company that holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology.
buyer parent: Informa plc
buyer: New Hope Communications Inc.
New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors and service providers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. "
 target: Nutrition Capital Network
Nutrition Capital Network holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology. They facilitate financing for growing companies and introduce investors to the next generation of brands.
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announced 5/3/2018 via PR Newswire

RMRM Holdings, Sound Point Capital Management, will acquire Relativity Media, LLC

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synopsis: Relativity Media has agreed to sell all of its assets to UltraV Holdings LLC, a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management and RMRM Holdings. Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content.
buyer: RMRM Holdings
buyer: Sound Point Capital Management
UltraV Holdings LLC is a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, and RMRM Holdings, which is led by David Robbins, Lex Miron and Larry Robbins. "
 target: Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content. They are engaged in the production and distribution of movies, television, fashion, sports, digital and music.
price ($mm)
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announced 1/4/2018 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire Weld North Education

See 346 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for preK-12th grade, from KKR.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with about $39 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and value creation professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Weld North Education
Weld North Education operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses and makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry.
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announced 3/14/2017 via BNC Analysis

Boubyan Petrochemical Company, will acquire Educational Holding Group

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synopsis: Boubyan Petrochemicals, the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector, is to acquire majority stake in Educational Holding Group, the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. Boubyan Petrochemicals is looking to buy 32.8% stake and currently hold 21.12% stake.
buyer: Boubyan Petrochemical Company (KWSE:BPCC:$93.42)
Boubyan Petrochemical Company K.S.C., a Kuwaiti shareholding company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, is the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector. The company was established on February 12, 1995 "
 target: Educational Holding Group (KWSE:EDU:$38.04)
Founded in 1982, Educational Holding Group was the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. The group has grown manifold with a portfolio that covers the entire educational life-cycle, ranging from K-12, tertiary education and vocational training and development.
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closed 11/3/2014 via BusinessWire

Evercore Partners Inc., acquired ISI Group, Inc.

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synopsis: Evercore announced that it has acquired the operating businesses of ISI International Strategy & Investment (“ISI”). ISI is a leading independent research-driven equity sales and agency trading firm. ISI is a full service broker-dealer offering macro and fundamental research, sales and trading.
buyer: Evercore Partners Inc. (EVR:$1,004.73)
Evercore Partners is a leading independent investment banking advisory firm. Evercore’s Investment Banking business advises its clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, financings, public offerings, private placements and other strategic transactions. "
 target: ISI Group, Inc.
ISI is a leading independent research-driven equity sales and agency trading firm. ISI strives to be the Street’s best investment research resource for their clients' money management performance. ISI is a full service broker-dealer offering macro and fundamental research, sales and trading.
price ($mm)
$132
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/15/2009 via AP - Associated Press

Nordnet Bank AB, will acquire eQ Corporation

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nordnet Bank AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Finnish company eQ, from Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank hf. eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57 000 customer and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
buyer: Nordnet Bank AB
The Nordnet Group provides user-friendly and cost efficient services to private investors and companies within share trading, mutual fund investments and pension savings plans. The holding company, Nordnet AB (plc), is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. "
 target parent: Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank, hf.
target: eQ Corporation
eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57,000 customers and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
price ($mm)
$51
rev ($mm)
$34
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Aion Bank, acquired ETFmatic LTD

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aion Bank, a full-service digital bank based in Brussels, has acquired ETFmatic, a London-based robo-advisor and Aion’s partner since last year. The deal has been approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ETFmatic’s proprietary investment platform and management team will be integrated into Aion’s operations.
buyer parent: Warburg Pincus
buyer: Aion Bank
Aion, based in Belgium, is a subscription-only digital bank with a modern human touch, offering a wide range of services to individual and business customers. Seated in Brussels, it operates under a Belgian banking licence and offers customers convenient ways to optimize savings and expenses. "
 target: ETFmatic LTD
ETFmatic, based in the UK, provides their customers with an easy way to manage their investment goals. The Company uses index based investment strategies and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct and manage investment portfolios tailored to their customers' personal preferences and situations.
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year
2020
rev ($mm)
$232.73
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.29
EBIT ($mm)
($5.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
884
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Ticker: LLNW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limelight Networks
Limelight Networks
Limelight Networks, Inc. provides solutions that enable business and technology decision makers to profit from the shift of content and advertising to the online world, the explosive growth of mobile and connected devices, and the migration of IT applications and services into the cloud.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$177.70
EBITDA ($mm)
($9.67)
EBIT ($mm)
($40.60)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: BIT:AXEL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
axélero S.p.A.
axélero S.p.A.
axélero provides effective and innovative digital advertising and digital marketing solutions, tailor-made for small, medium and large enterprises and national and local institutions to gain greater visibility, useful contacts and concrete business results.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$51.93
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.31
EBIT ($mm)
$3.12
Net Income ($mm)
$1.49
Employees
21
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Ticker: AIM:ACC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Access Intelligence plc
Access Intelligence plc
Access Intelligence Plc is the parent company of a group of Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses that deliver comprehensive reputation and risk management solutions for both the public and private sectors.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$26.87
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.96)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
204
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Ticker: VERB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VERB Technology Company, Inc.
VERB Technology Company, Inc.
VERB Technology Company, Inc. is rapidly emerging as the market leader in interactive video data collection and analysis applications. VERB provides customer relationship management (CRM), lead generation, and video marketing software applications under the brand name TAGG.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$10.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($16.68)
EBIT ($mm)
($17.93)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
10
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Ticker: OTCPK:IMMD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Immudyne
lmmuDyne, Inc. is a technology-driven e-commerce company that builds innovative and proprietary brands. Immudyne’s scalable and global advertising technology infrastructure leverages social media, search and e-commerce platforms to rapidly and profitably grow their product portfolio.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$6.49
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.95)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.47
Employees
11
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Ticker: TSXV:WISH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wishpond
Wishpond
Based out of Vancouver, Wishpond is a provider of marketing focused online business solutions. The company offers an "all-in-one" marketing suite that provides companies with marketing, promotion, lead generation, and sales conversion capabilities from one integrated platform.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$5.70
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.32)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.10)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
120
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Ticker: ASX:MBM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobecom Limited
Mobecom Limited
Mobecom is an enterprise customer experience management platform with a focus on the loyalty and rewards industry. The company's core Mosaic software helps businesses across a range of industries customer, operate and manage their own loyalty programs.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$2.14
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.48)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.58)
Net Income ($mm)
$1.29
Employees
0
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Ticker: ASX:MTL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manalto Limited
Manalto is a cloud-based social media management software that enables enterprises to efficiently manage their social media presence across multiple social platforms, at scale, with alignment to their structure. It delivers controls to support brand and risk management across social media.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$0.12
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.69)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: BLIN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bridgeline Digital, Inc.
Bridgeline Digital, Inc.
Bridgeline Digital is developer of the award-winning iAPPS Web Engagement Platform and related interactive solutions. The iAPPS platform integrates Web Content Management, eCommerce, eMarketing, and web Analytics capabilities within the heart of mission critical websites or eCommerce web stores.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$11.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.57
EBIT ($mm)
$0.66
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
39
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Ticker: NYSE:APO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management, LLC and its subsidiaries is a leading global alternative investment manager. They are contrarian, value-oriented investors in private equity, credit and real estate, with significant distressed expertise.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$5,981.01
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$1,831.72
Employees
0
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Ticker: PSEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prospect Capital Corporation
Prospect Capital Corporation is a business development company that operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company that lends to and invests in energy-related businesses.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$625.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$433.31
Net Income ($mm)
$292.38
Employees
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Ticker: CBRE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$22,404.29
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,641.57
EBIT ($mm)
$1,198.90
Net Income ($mm)
$1,072.40
Employees
90000
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Ticker: KKR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, capital markets, credit strategies, and hedge funds. With offices around the world, KKR manages assets through a variety of investment funds.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$20,635.61
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$4,952.87
Employees
0
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Ticker: BX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. They seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for their investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. They use extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$14,638.28
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$3,859.73
Employees
0
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Ticker: CG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carlyle Group
Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with $193 billion of assets under management across 128 funds and 159 fund of funds vehicles as of June 30, 2015. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$6,117.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,728.70
EBIT ($mm)
$2,675.80
Net Income ($mm)
$1,829.50
Employees
0
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Ticker: CLNY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Colony Capital, LLC
Colony Capital, LLC
Colony Capital is a leading global investment management firm with assets under management of approximately $60B. Colony manages capital on behalf of its stockholders, as well as institutional and retail investors in private funds, and traded and non-traded real estate investment trusts.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,648.16
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,042.96
EBIT ($mm)
$491.80
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: RTOBF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratos AB
Ratos AB
Ratos is a private equity company that invests in Nordic companies where their core expertise as a professional, active and responsible owner over time creates good value growth. Added value is created in connection with acquisition, development and divestment of these primarily unlisted companies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,530.41
EBITDA ($mm)
$141.89
EBIT ($mm)
$80.55
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: SIVB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank helps innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. They provide a full range of financial services to companies of all sizes in innovation centers around the world.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$2,387.31
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$824.79
Employees
2836
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Ticker: TASE:AZRG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Azrieli Group
Azrieli Group is a group of companies that is comprised of Israel's leading nationwide chain of income-producing properties (shopping malls and offices). Azrieli Group owns leasable area totaling approx.890,000 sqm, and approx. 475,500 sqm under construction.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$1,625.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$372.50
EBIT ($mm)
$346.18
Net Income ($mm)
$217.86
Employees
240
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments. They emphasize an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt, control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,315.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$357.51
EBIT ($mm)
$331.49
Net Income ($mm)
$224.77
Employees
0
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Ticker: COWN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Inc. is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. Cowen Inc. focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to their clients in order to help them outperform.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,072.28
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$112.95
Employees
1325
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Ticker: LSE:BLND
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
British Land Company Plc
British Land Company Plc
British Land's portfolio of high quality UK commercial property is focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. British Land owns or manages a portfolio valued at £13.7bn as of 30 September 2020 making them one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$839.28
EBITDA ($mm)
$469.75
EBIT ($mm)
$464.88
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: EQT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EQT AB
EQT AB
EQT is a leading Swedish investment firm with more than EUR 61B in raised capital across 29 funds and around EUR 40B in assets under management. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19B and approximately 110,000 employees.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$687.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$181.51
EBIT ($mm)
$160.04
Net Income ($mm)
$130.94
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSX:ONEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Onex Corporation
Onex Corporation
Founded in 1984, Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private equity firms. They acquire and build high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams. They also invest in non-investment grade debt through credit funds and collateralized loan obligations.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$622.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$534.00
EBIT ($mm)
$487.00
Net Income ($mm)
$320.00
Employees
0
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