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Divestiture · Internet Software and Services · April 2016

The E. W. Scripps Company acquires Cracked

On April 12, 2016, The E. W. Scripps Company acquired Cracked, an internet software and services company in California, United States, from Leaf Group Ltd.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedApril 12, 2016 TypeDivestiture TargetCracked Buyer The E. W. Scripps Company Seller Leaf Group Ltd. SectorInternet Software and Services LocationCalifornia, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Cracked
California, United States
Internet Software and Servicessector
-founded
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Buyer

Company · 23 deals on record
  • 4th transaction in internet software and services
  • 7th transaction in United States
23deals, all time
6in this sector
2020latest

Seller

Company · 12 deals on record
12investments
9in this sector
3exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Cracked?The E. W. Scripps Company acquired Cracked on April 12, 2016.

Who sold Cracked?Leaf Group Ltd. was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the internet software and services sector in 2016.

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Source: company press release, April 12, 2016 · Data updated daily on AcquityData (Acquity Data).