M&A Deal Summary

Ziff Davis Acquires Ookla

On December 2, 2014, Ziff Davis acquired internet software and services company Ookla

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 3rd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ziff Davis’ 1st transaction in Montana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-12-02
Target Ookla
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Ziff Davis
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Horizon Partners (Financial)

Target

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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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 5 of 11
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
State (Montana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 9
Year (2014) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-04 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-15 Offers.com

Austin, Texas, United States

Offers.com LLC is an online destination for consumers to save time and money on the best offers, coupon codes and online deals.

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