IHS acquires Environmental Support Solutions
Sep 21, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
Company: IHS Inc (IHS)
IHS, Inc., a provider of technical information, decision-support tools, and related services, has acquired Environmental Support Solutions, Inc., a provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS), and crisis management software, for $59 million in cash. Both the companies are based in the US.
Earlier, Environmental Support Solutions raised venture capital funding from Grayhawk Venture Partners, Harvard Investments, and CSL Equity Investments.
Deal Value (US$ Million) 59 Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Majority Acquisition Deal Status Completed: 2009-09-17
Deal Participants
Target (Company) Environmental Support Solutions, Inc. Acquirer (Company) IHS, Inc.
Deal Rationale
The acquisition allows IHS to strengthen its capabilities in providing software solutions.
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Company: IHS Inc (IHS)
Related terms: acquisition, environmental impact, equity, software, venture capital
