Dex Media - Ownership and Business Overview

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Dex Media Ownership

Who owns Dex Media?

Dex Media is owned by Thryv Holdings. It was acquired on October 3, 2005.

Was Dex Media formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Dex Media was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Dex Media Business Overview

Where is Dex Media headquartered?

Dex Media is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

What sector is Dex Media in?

Dex Media is a marketing company.

Marketing M&A Summary in 2005

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, marketing ranked 28 in number of deals in 2005. The largest marketing acquisition in 2005 was Dex Media - which was acquired by Thryv Holdings for $4.2B.

Join Mergr to view all 40 acquisitions of marketing companies in 2005, including 14 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 26 by strategics.

Dex Media, Inc. (inactive)

Dallas, Texas 75261
United States,

Dex Media, Inc. engages in the publication and marketing of directories in the US. The company also offers Internet-based telephone directory and database marketing services.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Marketing

Former Name

QwestDex

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