M&A Deal Summary

Science Group Acquires Technology Sciences Group

On September 4, 2017, Science Group acquired business services company Technology Sciences Group from Wirthlin Worldwide for 17M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Science Group’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Science Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Science Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Science Group’s 1st transaction in District of Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-09-04
Target Technology Sciences Group
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Science Group
Sellers(s) Wirthlin Worldwide
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 17M USD

Target

Technology Sciences Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Technology Sciences Group, Inc. is a provider of scientific advisory and regulatory services to a diverse client base in the Agricultural, Chemical, Consumer, Cosmetic, Medical Device and Food & Beverage industries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Science Group

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Business Services
Employees640
Revenue 113M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Science Group is a provider of independent advisory and advanced product development services focused on science and technology initiatives. Company specialist companies, Sagentia, Oakland Innovation, OTM Consulting and Leatherhead Food Research, collaborate closely with their clients in key vertical markets to deliver clear returns on technology and R&D investments. Science Group was founded in 2008 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-15 Frontier Smart Technologies

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Frontier Smart Technologies is a technology company focused on solutions for digital radio and SmartRadio products. The company is a pioneer in technologies for digital audio and the market leader in DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions. Powering over 50 million devices worldwide, Frontier provides a range of radio chips and modules, from turnkey entry-level solutions to sophisticated, highly configurable options, to leading consumer electronics brands. With its R&D center in Cambridge (UK) and manufacturing and sales offices in Shenzhen (China) and Hong Kong, Frontier supports clients and consumers across Europe and Asia. Frontier was formed in 2001 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wirthlin Worldwide

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Wirthlin Worldwide LLC is a political and business consulting company.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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