M&A Deal Summary

EnsembleIQ Acquires Stagnito Business Information

On February 17, 2016, EnsembleIQ acquired publishing company Stagnito Business Information from Topspin Partners LBO

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EnsembleIQ’s 2nd transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is EnsembleIQ’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is EnsembleIQ’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-02-17
Target Stagnito Business Information
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) EnsembleIQ
Sellers(s) Topspin Partners LBO
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. (JEGI) (Financial)

Target

Stagnito Business Information

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stagnito Business Information provides predictive analysis for retailers, retail suppliers, and technology vendors through custom and syndicated research, data, media, and events. Customers have access to business intelligence throughout the retail product life-cycle.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

EnsembleIQ

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 2016
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

EnsembleIQ is a business intelligence resource company involved in helping people and their organizations succeed. They empower retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, technology vendors, marketing agencies and a vast ecosystem of service providers by leveraging an integrated network of media and information resources that inform, connect and provide actionable marketplace intelligence. Stagnito Business Information, Edgell Communications and the Path to Purchase Institute have joined forces to form EnsembleIQ. EnsembleIQ was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Publishing) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-17 Edgell Communications

Randolph, New Jersey, United States

Edgell brands focus on vertical markets in the U.S. include Progressive Grocer, Convenience Store News, Hospitality Technology, MURTEC conference, The Gourmet Retailer, and Apparel. Horizontally focused brands serving all retail markets include RIS News, Consumer Goods Technology, Retail Leader, Store Brands, Multicultural Retail 360 Summit, and Carbonview Research.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-28 Lebhar Friedman - Media Digital & Event Assets

New York, New York, United States

Lebhar Friedman, Inc. - Media, Digital & Event Assets includes Drug Store News, Chain Store Age and Hardware and Building Supply dealer. Business also includes Chain Store Age’s SPECS and X/SPECS, two strategic events focused on physical retail that bring together the nation’s top retailers and suppliers to learn, share ideas, develop business partnerships and solve problems.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Topspin Partners LBO

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 213M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Topspin LBO is the buyout arm of investment firm Topspin Partners. Topspin LBO looks to invest in established businesses with growing revenue and cash-flow of $2 to $10 million. Prospective companies generally have proven management in place and operate with defensible business models. While, Topspin will consider investing in businesses across the US, the Firm has a strong preference for opportunities serving the Long Island, New York area. Sectors of interest include security services, consumer products, publishing/media, niche manufacturing, food and beverage and restaurants. Topspin LBO was formed in 2001 and is based in Roslyn Heights, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 12
Sector (Publishing) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 12
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-12 Polder Products

Oxford, Connecticut, United States

Polder Products is a designer, marketer and distributor of branded, innovative housewares products in the kitchen storage and prep, home organization, and laundry categories. Polder Products was founded in 1976 and is based in Oxford, Connecticut.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-15 Texas Family Fitness

Coppell, Texas, United States

Texas Family Fitness is an operator of high amenity, high value health and fitness clubs. Texas Family Fitness provides a family-friendly environment complemented with state-of-the-art equipment and knowledgeable, friendly staff. Company clubs have the best workout floors available without charging members for amenities they don’t use. Company recognize the importance of creating a healthy atmosphere for the entire family at an affordable cost. Texas Family Fitness delivers the fitness experience done right. Texas Family Fitness is based in Coppell, Texas.

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