IAC/InterActiveCorp. acquires About, Inc.

On August 27, 2012, IAC/InterActiveCorp. acquired About, Inc., an internet software and services company in New York, United States, from The New York Times Co.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedAugust 27, 2012 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetAbout, Inc. Buyer IAC/InterActiveCorp. Seller The New York Times Co. SectorInternet Software and Services LocationNew York, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

About, Inc.

New York, United States

Internet Software and Servicessector

-founded

Activestatus

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Buyer

IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Company · 22 deals on record

9th transaction in internet software and services
14th transaction in United States

22deals, all time

13in this sector

2014latest

Seller

The New York Times Co.

Company · 10 deals on record

10investments

1in this sector

4exits

Members only

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired About, Inc.?IAC/InterActiveCorp. acquired About, Inc. on August 27, 2012.

Who sold About, Inc.?The New York Times Co. was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the internet software and services sector in 2012.

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