M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-06-02 |
| Target | iCrossing |
| Sector | Marketing |
| Buyer(s) | Hearst |
| Sellers(s) | Generation Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Hearst is a privately held American mass media and business information conglomerate founded by William Randolph Hearst in 1887. The Company operates in a wide range of industries, including publishing, broadcasting, entertainment, digital media, and real estate. Hearst owns over 360 businesses across the globe, including newspapers, magazines, television stations, cable networks, book publishers, and online media. Some of its most well-known brands include Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Car and Driver, and Good Housekeeping. The company also owns a significant stake in ESPN and A&E Networks. Today, Hearst is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. Hearst is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 28 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 18 |
| State (Arizona) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 8 of 25 |
| Year (2010) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-26 |
Answerology.com
New York, New York, United States Answerology is a question and answer platform focused on content and community. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-14 |
Skiff
United States Skiff LLC provides e-reading platform designed to deliver premium journalism to tablets, smartphones, e- readers and netbooks. The Skiff platform specializes in delivering visually appealing layouts for newspaper and magazine content. With the capability to deliver high-resolution graphics, rich typography and dynamic updates, this unique platform has the ability to retain engaging design elements that consumers enjoy while allowing publications to maintain brand identity and differentiation. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Generation Partners is a private equity firm focused on growth companies at various stages of development. Generation looks to commit $10 to $50 million of equity capital per investment. The Firm is a hands-on investor, helping managers take their companies to the next level. Areas of interest include business, information, and consumer services; media, communications and entertainment; and healthcare services and technology. Generation will consider both majority and minority positions. Generation Partners was formed in 1995 and has offices in Greenwich, Connecticut; Austin, Texas; and San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 15 |
| Sector (Marketing) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 5 |
| State (Arizona) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 11 of 15 |
| Year (2010) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-15 |
Fortis Institute
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States Fortis Institute is a provider of medical career training and allied healthcare education programs to school graduates and adult students. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-02 |
Sterling Infosystems
New York, New York, United States Sterling Infosystems, Inc. (Sterling Talent Solutions) is a provider of criminal background checks, employment and education verification, drug testing and other pre-employment related screening services. |
Sell | - |
