M&A Deal Summary

Randstad Acquires Monster

On August 9, 2016, Randstad acquired internet software and services company Monster for 429M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Randstad’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Randstad’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Randstad’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Randstad’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-08-09
Target Monster
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Randstad
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 429M USD
Advisor(s) Evercore Group (Financial)
Dechert (Legal)

Target

Monster

Weston, Massachusetts, United States
website
Monster's corporate headquarters in Weston, Massachusetts.
Monster's corporate headquarters in Weston, Massachusetts.
Monster is a global online employment solution provider. Monster works by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Monster was formed in 1967 and is based in Weston, Massachusetts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Randstad

Diemen, Netherlands

website

Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Business Services
Employees38,370
Revenue 24.6B EUR (2021)
DESCRIPTION
Randstad office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Randstad office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Randstad is a human resource consulting firm and HR service provider. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is based in Diemen, Netherlands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 17
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 16
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2016) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-14 twago

Berlin, Germany

twago is an online work platform. Find freelancers such as programmers, designers, writers, translators, online marketing experts and more.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-25 Ausy SA

Sevres, France

Ausy SA is a provider of IT and consultancy services in outsourced R&D. Ausy was founded in 1989 and is based in Sevres, France.

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