M&A Deal Summary

HMP Global Acquires Southcomm Business Media

On February 17, 2017, HMP Global acquired media company Southcomm Business Media from SouthComm Communications

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HMP Global’s 2nd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is HMP Global’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is HMP Global’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-02-17
Target Southcomm Business Media
Sector Media
Buyer(s) HMP Global
Sellers(s) SouthComm Communications
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Southcomm Business Media

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States
Southcomm Business Media, Inc. (EMS World Expo) is an internationally attended EMS conference and trade show, EMS World Expo, is hosted in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).. EMS World Expo sets the standard in EMS education, offering the training EMS professionals need to do their jobs today, with the progressive curriculum and technology that provides the solutions for tomorrow.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HMP Global

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

HMP Global is a provider of healthcare content and continuing medical education events. HMP Communications owns and operates medical journals, trade publications, annual symposia, webcasts, regional meetings, and continuing medical education events for medical and healthcare professionals. HMP Global was founded in 1985 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 12
Sector (Media) 2 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 5
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 11
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-04-18 The Consultant Print Group

Miami, Florida, United States

The Consultant Group is your state-of-the-art, full service large digital printing and custom sign making company. Our customers appreciate the great service, Professionalism, responsiveness, and creativity we offer. Depending on the particular job, our diverse collection of equipment allows us to recommend the most cost-effective press for your project, while continually delivering the highest quality work. In addition, the turnaround time for your project will not be delayed while waiting for other projects to fill up the press. The Consultant Group produces each job individually and treats it with the upmost importance, just as each and every customer should be treated.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-29 Imedex

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Imedex LLC is a provider of accredited, independent Continuing Medical Education (CME) to industry professionals via in-person conferences and online education forums. Imedex LLC was established in 1985 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SouthComm Communications

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

SouthComm was formed in late 2007 to operate regional niche publications.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 5
State (Wisconsin) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-06 Green Industry Pros

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States

Green Industry Pros is a publisher of lawn mower comparisons, reviews, professional landscape contractors and lawn equipment deals.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-17 Cincinnati CityBeat

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati CityBeat is a weekly magazine. CityBeat offers local arts, culture and news. CityBeat serves its clients needs via digital, print, social and experience-based marketing solutions. Cincinnati CityBeat was founded in 1994 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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