M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-09-16 |
| Target | Canon Communications |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | UBM |
| Sellers(s) |
Apprise Media
Spectrum Equity |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 287M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Employees | 5,000 |
| Revenue | 770M GBP (2015) |
UBM is a global events-led marketing service and communications company helping businesses do business by bringing the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online and in print. UBM was formed in 1918 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 19 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 2 of 6 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 7 of 13 |
| State (California) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 7 |
| Year (2010) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-31 |
HispaniMark
Miami, Florida, United States HispaniMark LLC is a provider of news distribution and related services for PR agencies and communication professionals. |
Buy | - |
| 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. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 200M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Apprise Media is a specialist private equity firm focused on making investments in lower middle-market niche media and information companies. The Firm generally targets businesses that provide targeted information versus general entertainment. Apprise has strong interest in media companies where there is an opportunity to extend the assets into digital media products. Apprise looks to invest between $20 and $75 million of equity capital in businesses with minimum annual revenues of $25 million and EBITDA greater than $5 million. Apprise is sponsored by private equity firm Spectrum Equity Investors. Apprise Media was formed in 2004 and is based in New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 2 |
| Year (2010) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-01 |
Penton Media
New York, New York, United States Penton Media, Inc. is an information services and marketing company. Penton’s products inform with rich industry insights and workflow tools; engage through dynamic events, education and networking; and advance business with powerful marketing services programs. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.2B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Spectrum Equity Management L.P. is a private equity investor focused on service businesses. Spectrum specifically targets established businesses in the media, communications, IT, information, and business services industries. The Firm looks to commit $25 to $150 million of equity capital per transaction and focuses on opportunities throughout North America and Western Europe. Prospective transaction situations include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financings, and secondary purchases. Spectrum Equity Investors was formed in 1994 and has offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Menlo Park, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 76 |
| Sector (Business Services) | 4 of 7 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 15 of 45 |
| State (California) | 2 of 11 |
| Country (United States) | 22 of 67 |
| Year (2010) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 22 of 27 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-26 |
Sidera Networks
New York, New York, United States Sidera Networks, Inc. is a provider of tailored, high capacity communications services that ensure optimal business performance to carrier and enterprise customers. Sidera Networks offers a comprehensive suite of facilities-based services including: Ethernet, SONET, wavelength, internet access, colocation and more. With a fiber optic network leveraging unique rights-of-way that spans from Maine to Virginia, out to Chicago and up to Toronto, Sidera is committed to delivering cost-effective, custom solutions coupled with superior industry expertise, service and support. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-04 |
Trintech
Plano, Texas, United States Trintech is a provider of integrated software solutions for the Last Mile of Finance. From the time a transaction occurs to the time financial statements are issued, Trintech's innovative Unity Suite automates data collection, account reconciliation, financial close management, financial reporting, XBRL, and financial control testing. Trintech was founded in 1993 and is based in Plano, Texas. |
Buy | $129M |
