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

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Dennis M&A Summary

Dennis has acquired 2 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

Dennis has acquired in 1 US state, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include digital media (50%) and publishing (50%).

Dennis Ownership

Who owns Dennis?

Dennis is owned by Future. It was acquired on August 16, 2021.

Was Dennis formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Dennis was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Dennis Business Overview

Where is Dennis headquartered?

Dennis is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

What sector is Dennis in?

Dennis is a digital media company.

When was Dennis founded?

Dennis was founded in 1974.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity3
    • M&A Buy Activity2
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1
  • M&A Advisors 1

Dennis

Dennis Publishing Ltd.

31-32 Alfred Place,
London, WC1E 7DP
United Kingdom,
+44(0)20 3890 3890
www.dennis.co.uk

Dennis is a consumer media and e-commerce organization with a portfolio consists of over 30 brands across four main areas of focus: Current Affairs, Technology, Automotive, and Special Interest. In addition to The Week, it is home to several well-known brands including MoneyWeek, The Week Junior, BuyACar.co.uk, Auto Express, CarBuyer, Computer Active, Alphr.com, Cyclist and Viz, among others. Dennis was formed in 1974 and is based in London.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
Sell (0.2/yr) # - - 1 - - - 1
  3

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Dennis Publishing - Wealth, Knowledge and B2B Technology Brands 2021-08-16 - Divestiture
London, United Kingdom
Car Throttle Ltd. 2019-08-05 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.carthrottle.com
Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. 2019-02-28 - Add-on Acquisition
Washington, District of Columbia · www.kiplinger.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Digital Media 1 (50%) - 1 (100%) -
Publishing 1 (50%) - - -
Total 2 - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 1 - 1 -
United States 1 - - -
  District of Columbia 1 - - -
Domestic 1 (50%) - 1 (100%) -
Cross-border 1 (50%) - - -
Total 2 - 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Legal Deals
Simons Muirhead & Burton
1

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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