M&A Deal Summary

MailChimp Acquires Courier Holdings

On March 3, 2020, MailChimp acquired publishing company Courier Holdings

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MailChimp’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is MailChimp’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-03-03
Target Courier Holdings
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) MailChimp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Courier Holdings

London, United Kingdom
Courier Holdings Ltd. is a media company. Courier produces a bi-monthly magazine and newspaper full of educational and inspirational content for modern entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as a newsletter, podcast, and events. Courier Holdings was established in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

MailChimp

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees1,200
Revenue 525M USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

MailChimp is a provider of email marketing and automation software and services. The Company was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector: Publishing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 6
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 3
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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