Ziff Davis - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Ziff Davis M&A Summary

Ziff Davis has acquired 11 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 2 assets.

Ziff Davis has acquired in 5 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (46%) and digital media (28%).

Ziff Davis Ownership

Who owns Ziff Davis?

Ziff Davis is owned by Ziff Davis. It was acquired on November 16, 2012.

Was Ziff Davis formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Ziff Davis was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Ziff Davis Business Overview

Where is Ziff Davis headquartered?

Ziff Davis is headquartered in New York, New York.

What sector is Ziff Davis in?

Ziff Davis is a media company.

When was Ziff Davis founded?

Ziff Davis was founded in 1999.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity13
    • M&A Buy Activity11
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6

Ziff Davis, Inc. (old)

28 East 28th Street,
New York, New York 10016
United States,
(212) 503-3500
www.ziffdavis.com

Ziff Davis is a digital media company specializing in the technology market, reaching over 7 million highly engaged in-market buyers and influencers every month. Ziff Davis sites, which feature trusted and comprehensive evaluations of the newest and hottest products, include PCMag.com, ExtremeTech, GearLog, GoodCleanTech, DL.tv, AppScout, CrankyGeeks, Smart Device Central and TechSaver.com. Ziff Davis was founded in 1999 and is based in New York City.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # 8 - - - - 3 11
Sell (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
  13

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Green Apple Courage, Inc. 2022-04-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Buffalo, New York · www.bphope.com
Map Genie 2022-04-06 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.mapgenie.io
Lifecycle Marketing Group Ltd. 2022-04-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Bourne End, United Kingdom · www.lifecyclemarketing.co.uk
Mashable, Inc. 2017-11-17 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.mashable.com
Offers.com LLC 2016-01-14 - Divestiture
Austin, Texas · www.offers.com
Salesify 2015-09-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Redwood City, California · www.salesify.com
Offers.com LLC 2015-01-15 - Add-on Acquisition
Austin, Texas · www.offers.com
Scene LLC 2014-12-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Kalispell, Montana · www.ookla.com
emedia Communications LLC 2014-06-04 - Divestiture
Oak Brook, Illinois · www.emediausa.com
Techbargains.com 2013-11-19 - Divestiture
San Francisco, California · www.techbargains.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 5 (45%) - 1 (50%) -
Digital Media 3 (27%) - - -
Information Technology 1 (9%) - - -
Media 1 (9%) - - -
Publishing 1 (9%) - - -
Test/Measurement Equipment - - 1 (50%) -
Total 11 - 2 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 9 - 2 -
  California 4 - - -
  New York 2 - - -
  Texas 1 - 1 -
  Montana 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
  North Carolina - - 1 -
United Kingdom 2 - - -
Domestic 9 (82%) - 2 (100%) -
Cross-border 2 (18%) - - -
Total 11 - 2 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
9%
1 (9%)
Strategic(s)
27%
3 (27%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
2 (100%)

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