M&A Deal Summary

Dentsu Aegis Network Acquires Roundarch

On February 22, 2012, Dentsu Aegis Network acquired media company Roundarch for 125M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dentsu Aegis Network’s 17th transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Dentsu Aegis Network’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dentsu Aegis Network’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dentsu Aegis Network’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-02-22
Target Roundarch
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Dentsu Aegis Network
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 125M USD

Target

Roundarch

Chicag, Illinois, United States
Roundarch, Inc. (Isobar) is a digital agency which specialises in designing and building enterprise-class digital solutions for clients such as Avis, HBO, Bloomberg Sports, Motorola and the US Air Force.

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Buyer

Dentsu Aegis Network

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Sector Marketing
Employees38,000
DESCRIPTION

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. is a media communication services, marketing, and market research company. Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of ten global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Merkle, MKTG, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with more than 38,000 dedicated specialists.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 130
Sector (Media) 17 of 43
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 28 of 118
State (Illinois) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 6 of 27
Year (2012) 2 of 10
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-30 The Upper Storey Pte

Singapore, Singapore

The Upper Storey Pte Ltd. is a digital creative agency specialises in engaging consumers through innovative digital campaigns, programs and platforms.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-05 Beijing eLink Advertising

Beijing, China

Beijing eLink Advertising Co. Ltd. is a media-skilled full service digital agency specialising in marketing communications strategy, online media buying and online PR, as well as website design.

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