Commonwealth Business Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2000

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 800

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 6

Commonwealth Business Media General Information

Description

Publisher of directories in the transportation, international trade, classical music and commercial credit markets. The company publishes magazines, handbooks, port directories, and pocket guides. It also arranges conferences. In addition, the company offers consulting services. It provides information on international trade, transportation, import/export logistics, commercial and maritime trade, trade finance, and aviation/avionics. It also offers aviation products. The company serves manufacturers, financial institutions, and logistics companies.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Primedia (Primedia Directories Group)
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 400 Windsor Corporate Park, 50 Millstone Road
  • Suite 200
  • East Windsor, CT 08520
  • United States
+1 (609)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Other Business Products and Services
Consulting Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 400 Windsor Corporate Park, 50 Millstone Road
  • Suite 200
  • East Windsor, CT 08520
  • United States
+1 (609)

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Commonwealth Business Media Valuation & Funding

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Commonwealth Business Media Signals

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Key Data Points

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Commonwealth Business Media Former Investors

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Commonwealth Business Media Investments & Acquisitions (6)

Commonwealth Business Media’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with AeroStrategy (Aviation Data Business) for . The deal was made on 26-Feb-2008.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
AeroStrategy (Aviation Data Business) 26-Feb-2008 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
BACK Aviation Solutions 23-Mar-2005 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
Seaports Publications Group 18-May-2004 Buyout/LBO Publishing
Trade(Media and Information Services) 17-Jul-2002 Buyout/LBO Media and Information Services (B2B)
The Journal of Commerce Group 19-Nov-2001 Buyout/LBO Publishing
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Commonwealth Business Media Exits (1)

Commonwealth Business Media’s most recent exit was on 19-Nov-2001 from The Journal of Commerce Group. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
The Journal of Commerce Group 19-Nov-2001 Completed
  • 4 buyers
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Commonwealth Business Media Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Musical America Worldwide Magnolia Springs, AL 1898

Commonwealth Business Media FAQs

  • When was Commonwealth Business Media founded?

    Commonwealth Business Media was founded in 2000.

  • Where is Commonwealth Business Media headquartered?

    Commonwealth Business Media is headquartered in East Windsor, CT.

  • What is the size of Commonwealth Business Media?

    Commonwealth Business Media has 800 total employees.

  • What industry is Commonwealth Business Media in?

    Commonwealth Business Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Commonwealth Business Media a private or public company?

    Commonwealth Business Media is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Commonwealth Business Media?

    The current valuation of Commonwealth Business Media is .

  • What is Commonwealth Business Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Commonwealth Business Media is .

  • Who are Commonwealth Business Media’s investors?

    Abry Partners, Bariston Partners, RFE Investment Partners, Seguin Partners, and The Economist Group have invested in Commonwealth Business Media.

  • When was Commonwealth Business Media acquired?

    Commonwealth Business Media was acquired on 05-Jul-2006.

  • Who acquired Commonwealth Business Media?

    Commonwealth Business Media was acquired by United Business Media.

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