Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ookla, LLC from Ziff Davis, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ZD) for $1.2 billion on March 2, 2026. Ziff Davis will continue to own and operate the Connectivity division until the transaction is completed.
For the period ending December 31, 2025, Ookla, LLC reported total revenue of $231 million.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months. Ziff Davis plans to utilize the proceeds of the transaction for general corporate purposes and to fund its robust capital allocation activities in accordance with the terms of the Ziff Davis' outstanding debt securities.
Citigroup Inc. acted as financial advisor for Ziff Davis, Inc. Evercore Inc. acted as financial advisor for Ziff Davis, Inc. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a vertically focused digital media and Internet company. Its portfolio includes brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and Martech. Its segments include Digital Media and Cybersecurity and Martech. The Digital Media segment specializes in the technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, and healthcare markets, offering content, tools, and services to consumers and businesses. Its Digital Media business operates a portfolio of Web properties and apps, which includes IGN, RetailMeNot, Mashable, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, Offers.com, Black Friday, Medpage Today, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, What to Expect and others. The Cybersecurity and Martech segment provides cloud-based subscription services to consumers and businesses, including cybersecurity, privacy, and marketing technology. It markets its Cybersecurity and Martech offerings to a spectrum of prospective business customers.
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