M&A Deal Summary

PMC Acquires Robb Report Media

On December 30, 2016, PMC acquired publishing company Robb Report Media from Rockbridge Growth Equity, SR Capital Advisors and Harvey & Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PMC’s 3rd transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is PMC’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is PMC’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-12-30
Target Robb Report Media
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) PMC
Sellers(s) Rockbridge Growth Equity
SR Capital Advisors
Harvey & Company
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Robb Report Media

Los Angeles, California, United States
Robb Report Media LLC is a provider of publishing businesses for more than two decades. Robb Report Media with its current family of publications serves the ultra-luxury markets with a powerful network of leading lifestyle publications, including the world's most acclaimed journal of connoisseurship, Robb Report, as well as The Robb Report Collection, Art & Antiques, Robb Report Sports and Luxury Auto and Robb Report Vacation Homes. Robb Report Media is based in Los Angeles, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

PMC

Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

PMC is a digital media, publishing, and information services company. PMC engages with audiences across the web, television, mobile, print, and social media. PMC was founded in 2003 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Publishing) 3 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 9
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-19 indieWIRE

Brooklyn, New York, United States

indieWIRE LLC is the provider of news, information, and social networking site for the international independent film community, from its publisher GMD Studios.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-27 Sourcing Journal

New York, New York, United States

Sourcing Journal is a trade publication for apparel and textile executives focused on sourcing and manufacturing. Sourcing Journal was established in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Rockbridge Growth Equity

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 1.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Rockbridge Growth Equity is a private equity firm focused on growth businesses in service-driven industries. Areas of interest include consumer direct marketing, business services, financial services, and sports/media/entertainment companies. Rockbridge's target investment size is $20 to $100 million. The Firm prefers control positions but will consider select minority investments. Rockbridge Growth Equity was formed in 2007 and is based in Livonia, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 8
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 8
Year (2016) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-07 Purchasing Power

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Purchasing Power is a voluntary benefits provider for employers, whose services enable employees to purchase large ticket items such as computers, electronics, appliances, and furniture through a monthly payroll deduction. Purchasing Power was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-22 Kings III

Coppell, Texas, United States

Kings III is a provider of all-inclusive emergency monitoring solutions for elevators and pools across North America. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures its monitoring equipment, as well as runs a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency dispatch center staffed with certified emergency responders. With over three decades of service, it is a critical enabler of the elevator infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada. Kings III was established in 1989 and is based in Coppell, Texas.

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DESCRIPTION

SR Capital Advisors is a private investment firm focused on investing equity and mezzanine capital and working alongside management teams to growth their businesses. Sectors of interest include telecom infrastructure, traditional media, digital media, Software-as-a-Service, wireless communications, healthcare, business services, and entertainment. SR Capital Advisors was established in 2004 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-01 J5 Infrastructure Partners

Irvine, California, United States

J5 Infrastructure Partners performs site acquisition, leasing, permitting, zoning, structural engineering, utility coordination, and equipment installation services directly to all four of the top wireless carriers in the U.S. as well as tower and other infrastructure owners and state and local governments. J5 Infrastructure Partners was founded in 2000 and is based in Irvine, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-25 Bluespire

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Bluespire, Inc. is a provider of strategic marketing services for healthcare and financial services clients with a focus on multi-channel marketing solutions with a strong emphasis on end-user content and digital media. Bluespire is based in Edina, Minnesota.

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DESCRIPTION

Harvey & Company is a principal investment and advisory group. The Firm works with companies and private equity firms on acquisition searches as well as makes investments of its own. Harvey & Company was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 35
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 18
State (California) 3 of 6
Country (United States) 23 of 34
Year (2016) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-13 Mesker Door

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Mesker Door, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary metal security doors and frames including specialty doors, plus stock inventory. Mesker Door was founded in 1864 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-01 Forward Solutions

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Forward Solutions is a provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to sanitation, safety, disposables, packaging, equipment and supply manufacturers. Forward Solutions is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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