M&A Deal Summary

Ziff Davis Acquires emedia Communications

On June 4, 2014, Ziff Davis acquired media company emedia Communications from ICIS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-06-04
Target emedia Communications
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Ziff Davis
Sellers(s) ICIS
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

emedia Communications

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
emedia Communications LLC, a provider of research to IT buyers and leads to IT vendors.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ziff Davis

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Ziff Davis is a digital media company specializing in the technology market, reaching over 7 million highly engaged in-market buyers and influencers every month. Ziff Davis sites, which feature trusted and comprehensive evaluations of the newest and hottest products, include PCMag.com, ExtremeTech, GearLog, GoodCleanTech, DL.tv, AppScout, CrankyGeeks, Smart Device Central and TechSaver.com. Ziff Davis was founded in 1999 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 11
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 9
Year (2014) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-19 Techbargains.com

San Francisco, California, United States

Techbargains.com is a online provider of trustworthy product and buying information. Techbargains.com operates an online portal that helps consumers find bargains and low prices on consumer technology products. The site is well known for its comprehensive coverage of Dell Coupons, HP Coupons and Borders Coupons.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-02 Ookla

Kalispell, Montana, United States

Ookla is a customizable platform that gives businesses the tools to measure network throughput, latency, packet loss and scan firewall ports. Ookla was formed in 2006 and is based in Kalispell, Montana.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

ICIS

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Information Services
DESCRIPTION

Reed Business Information, Inc. provides information and marketing solutions to decision makers and professionals in the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Australia, and Asia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector (Media) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 8
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2014) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-17 Innovata

Buford, Georgia, United States

Innovata is a source of airline schedules data covering more than 800 carriers worldwide and is a strategic partner of IATA, the trade association for the world’s airlines. Innovata licenses its schedules to clients across the air travel and transportation sectors; builds, hosts and maintains a wide range of electronic timetable and route network mapping solutions; feeds a range of third party aviation schedules analysis tools; and offers an affiliate partnership program through www.quicktrip.com to airports and other travel players.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-23 Optician

United Kingdom

Optician is a weekly journal, website and provider of continuing education and training (CET) for eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists and dispensing opticians.

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