M&A Deal Summary

Nasdaq Acquires PrimeZone Media Network

On June 12, 2006, Nasdaq acquired information services company PrimeZone Media Network

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nasdaq’s 1st transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is Nasdaq’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Nasdaq’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-06-12
Target PrimeZone Media Network
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) Nasdaq
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

PrimeZone Media Network

Los Angeles, California, United States
PrimeZone Media Network is a Los Angeles-based firm specializing in press release newswire and multimedia services. PrimeZone offers a suite of investor relations services including EDGAR filings, IR websites, photos, webcasts, teleconferences, as well as targeting and measurement services to thousands of customers worldwide.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nasdaq

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1971
Sector Financial Services
Employees9,162
Revenue 7.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Nasdaq OMX office in Stockholm.
Nasdaq OMX office in Stockholm.

Nasdaq is an exchange company. With so many listed companies, it delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. Nasdaq was founded in 1971 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 30
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 23
State (California) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 3 of 16
Year (2006) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-01 Instinet Group

New York, New York, United States

ECN, a pioneer in electronic marketplaces, which was the second Electronic Communication Network (ECN) to receive regulatory approval from the SEC.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-29 Directors Desk

Spokane, Washington, United States

Directors Desk LLC is a provider of secure online workspace.

Buy -