M&A Deal Summary

Infobase Acquires Standard Educational

On December 31, 2003, Infobase acquired media company Standard Educational

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Infobase’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Infobase’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Infobase’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2003-12-31
Target Standard Educational
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Infobase
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Standard Educational

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Standard Educational Corp. is a publisher of books and encyclopedia.

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Buyer

Infobase

Dover, Delaware, United States

Category Company
Founded 1941
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Infobase is a provider of cloud-based educational solutions, integrating content, tools, and technology to foster lifelong learning and deliver interactive learning experiences. Infobase was founded in 1941 and is based in Dover, Delaware.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 4
Year: 2003 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-29 Films Media Group

Hamilton, New Jersey, United States

FMG is a source of educational video and multimedia programs for schools, colleges, libraries, the medical community, and other institutions. FMG offers more than 12,000 titles on a wide variety of topics, available in formats ranging from DVD to digital to VHS.

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