Chime - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Chime M&A Summary

Chime has acquired 4 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms.

Chime’s largest acquisition to date was in 2013, when it acquired Just Marketing for $76M. Chime has acquired in 1 US state, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include marketing (50%) and business services (25%).

Chime Ownership

Who owns Chime?

Chime is owned by Providence Equity Partners. It was acquired on August 31, 2015.

Is Chime PE-backed?

Yes. Chime is owned by private equity investor Providence Equity Partners.

Chime Business Overview

Where is Chime headquartered?

Chime is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

How many employees does Chime have?

Chime has 1,848 employees.

What sector is Chime in?

Chime is a marketing company.

When was Chime founded?

Chime was founded in 1989.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity4
    • M&A Buy Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Chime

Chime Communications Ltd.

62 Buckingham Gate,
London, SW1E 6QT
United Kingdom,
+44 (0)20 7096 5888
www.chimegroup.com

Chime provides sports marketing, public relations, advertising, market research, direct marketing, and design and event management consultancy services. Chime was founded in 1989 and is based in London, England.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
vol $121M $121M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  4

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Just Marketing, Inc. (dba Just Marketing International) 2013-11-04 76M USD Add-on Acquisition
Zionsville, Indiana · www.justmarketing.com
pH Associates Ltd. 2012-10-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Marlow, United Kingdom · www.phassociates.com
Icon Group LLC 2011-04-06 17M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Kent, United Kingdom · www.icon-world.com
Essentially Group Ltd 2009-09-22 28M GBP Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.essentiallygroup.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Marketing 2 (50%) 93M (77%) - -
Business Services 1 (25%) - - -
Media 1 (25%) 28M (23%) - -
Total 4 $121M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 3 45M - -
United States 1 76M - -
  Indiana 1 76M - -
Domestic 3 (75%) 45M (37%) - -
Cross-border 1 (25%) 76M (63%) - -
Total 4 $121M - -

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 3 $121M
TOTAL $121M
Largest Just Marketing, Inc. (dba Just Marketing International)
$76M (2013-11-04)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)

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