Ziff Davis
About
Ziff Davis is a publicly traded digital media and internet company, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker ZD, whose portfolio spans technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity and marketing technology. Its brands reach consumers through well-known properties such as PCMag, Mashable, IGN, Speedtest by Ookla, Everyday Health, BabyCenter and RetailMeNot, and it also runs cybersecurity and martech businesses. The company describes itself as vertically focused.
The company has grown largely through acquisitions. Since 2013 it has deployed about 3.3 billion dollars on mergers and acquisitions, using what it describes as a systematic, repeatable program that targets trusted, category-leading brands with recurring or subscription revenue, low capital intensity and strong cash flow. It also uses divestitures, spinoffs and joint ventures to unlock value, and it recruits staff who value leadership, collaboration, innovation and passion.
What to Know
- Ziff Davis is listed by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
- Its acquisitions span lifestyle, technology, cybersecurity, health and wellness, gaming and entertainment, shopping and connectivity.
- Its corporate development team fields inquiries about its acquisition program.
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