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“We have never worked with an investment bank like yours, where the bankers took part in all discussions through the final contract negotiations and worked as a mediator in critical situations.”

Christoph Schuh, CMO, Tomorrow Focus AG

“The JEGI Team was an invaluable resource throughout the sale of Sequence Personal to RR Donnelley and clearly showed their deep knowledge and understanding of technology-driven businesses. JEGI recognized the fit of Sequence’s custom publishing software within RRD’s CustomPoint Solutions Group, helped us define our strategy, and was instrumental in closing this transaction between a Fortune 500 giant and an emerging, high-growth technology company, despite challenging market conditions. In short, JEGI’s insights, support and negotiating skills were superlative from start to finish.”

Charles Benaiah, CEO, Sequence Personal

“We are extremely impressed with JEGI's work on our recently closed deal. The team performed above and beyond expectations in all areas, but there were three that really stood out. First, the JEGI network is remarkably expansive and provided unrivaled access to CEOs and corporate development professionals alike. Second, JEGI ran a tight and detailed process with a rigor and attention to detail that I've rarely seen. Third, the team showed exceptional negotiating skills throughout the process and demonstrated a work ethic and intellect that is truly exceptional. We quite literally could not have done it without them.”

Scott Albro, CEO, Focus Research

“Our advisors, JEGI were instrumental in enabling us to complete our US retail and consumer events divestiture program with the sale of GLM despite the difficult economic and financing market conditions that currently prevail. The transaction was executed well and progressed on schedule throughout. ”

Paul Sykes, CFO, DMG Information Group

“We were drawn to the Jordan, Edmiston Group because of their expertise in SaaS and information transactions. The JEGI team was professional and hands-on over the course of the process, and their skills were invaluable in keeping our deal intact throughout the recent stock market volatility.”

Mark Hammond, CEO of The Retail Equation

“JEGI played an invaluable role as our co-advisor in the very successful sale of Empower Research to Genpact Limited, a global leader in business process and technology management. With its dual bases of operation in India and the U.S., it was essential for Empower to have a U.S. advisor with deep domain knowledge, a strong network of decision-makers in social media and marketing services, and the ability to maintain a disciplined process across multiple time zones. The JEGI team not only met these needs but also demonstrated excellent judgment and tenacity in helping Empower develop and implement its cross-border transaction strategy.”

Debjani Deb
Managing Partner
Empower Research

“I can't tell you how impressed we were by JEGI's performance on this deal, in terms of professionalism, business smarts, people skills etc. The team was as accomplished at the strategic as it was with the details and demonstrated a superior grasp of our industry and the market throughout. JEGI was very tough when it needed to be and went toe to toe with the heavy hitters to get us the best deal possible. Your team really kept us all on an even keel throughout this roller coaster ride. On behalf of us all, thank you for representing us.”

Mike McGraw
Managing Partner & COO
Big Fuel Communications

“JEGI did an excellent job. Above and beyond the call. It was not easy, but the final result was just perfect – financially and for the managers. They have a good new partner and should continue to do well. Thanks from all of us.”

Scott Oakford
Partner
Hamilton Robinson

“The Jordan, Edmiston Group (JEGI) did a phenomenal job – again. After selling our Acerno subsidiary in 2008 in a very successful transaction, JEGI again demonstrated their deep understanding of the market, a highly effective investment banking approach, and magnificent teamwork to deliver another great outcome for our company and our investors. The I-Behavior team could not be happier with the results and with how JEGI helped us get there – twice.”

Christopher Dice
Chief Executive Officer
I-Behavior

“Forbes’ experience with The Jordan, Edmiston Group in the sale of Investopedia was impressive. They quickly grasped the essence and value of the company and identified a range of serious potential buyers. The process was efficient, and the outcome of the sale to ValueClick clearly was very beneficial to all involved.”

Tim Forbes
President & COO
Forbes, Inc.

“When an M&A deal is successfully completed, the ultimate praise from the seller to his investment banker is to say, ‘I couldn’t have done it without you.’ That phrase fully describes my feeling about JEGI’s role in the sale of our business to Dice Holdings. JEGI’s well-structured process, sound financial and strategic advice, as well as the firm’s determination were essential in getting the deal done. Hats off to the JEGI team – you earned your fee many times over!”

David Kent
President
Rigzone

“I've always been a great admirer of Wilma Jordan. Her smart analytical skills, savvy business judgment and expert advice make for a winning combination. The success of her firm is the best testimonial of all! Congratulations to Wilma, Bill and the whole JEGI team.”

Cathleen P. Black
President
Hearst Magazine Group

“When Hearst opted to broaden the products and services we offer to more fully capitalize on the growing digital marketing needs and opportunities of our clients, our company's brands and advertisers, we turned to The Jordan, Edmiston Group to help us with this endeavor. JEGI exceeded our expectations and assisted us in targeting iCrossing as one of a number of viable acquisition candidates in the interactive marketing services and technology spaces. Throughout the process that followed, JEGI’s combination of skills, including its deep market knowledge and overall M&A acumen, were hugely helpful in successfully completing this transaction. Our thanks to the entire JEGI team for an exceptional job.”

John Loughlin
EVP & General Manager
Hearst Magazine Group

“Once again, JEGI's team of bankers delivered outstanding results for dmg, providing sound advice and counsel on this transaction. The team was tenacious, efficient, and added value through each step of the process. We fully appreciate JEGI's commitment to excellence, while working on our behalf.”

Mark Alcock
Deputy CEO
dmg world media

“The sale of CQ Press was an impressive piece of work on the part of JEGI, and I suspect nobody who knows of the firm's professional talents would be surprised at a successful transaction outcome. I feel we were most fortunate to have JEGI on our side in this effort, both as to those professional talents that proved so beneficial and as to the enjoyment generated by the experience of working with the firm. So thanks, Wilma, Mike, and the rest of the JEGI team. It was indeed a pleasure.”

Robert W. Merry
President
Congressional Quarterly

“We've always enjoyed the professional approach of the team at JEGI. Richard Mead in particular helped us in an acquisition that was instrumental in our becoming the largest gift trade show partnership in the world.”

Michael Cooke
Chief Executive Officer
dmg world media

“Wilma Jordan and her team at JEGI are important members of the magazine community, contributing time and resources to support the health and growth of our industry.”

Nina Link
President and CEO
Magazine Publishers of America

“Our organization has done very little M&A work, so the guidance and counsel that JEGI provided to Times Publishing in the sale of Congressional Quarterly in 2009 and CQ Press the year before was extremely valuable. I was particularly impressed by the tenacity and discipline of the entire JEGI team, coupled with its professional approach. In a difficult and fragile economy, they navigated to a very successful outcome for both seller and buyer.”

Paul Tash
Chairman and CEO
Times Publishing Company

“JEGI gets very high marks for its management of the acerno transaction process and for truly thinking ‘outside the box’ in finding the ideal buyer. From its highly impressive project leadership and efficient management skills, to the team’s relentless 24/7 approach to moving the process forward, combined with the savvy and strong instincts of excellent negotiators, JEGI’s team delivered everything we had hoped for from our investment banker…and more. Kudos to the entire JEGI team.”

Christopher Dice
President & CEO
i-Behavior

“JEGI was a critical partner and instrumental to the successful divestiture of our Vision Events business. Their knowledge of the Media and Events space coupled with unique insights and relationships allowed us to accomplish our goals within the context of a very challenging economic environment.”

Craig Safian
Group Vice President, Global Finance and Corporate Development
Gartner

“The JEGI team was an invaluable partner in the sale of University Health Publishing Group. The team's deep network of senior executive relationships and knowledge of the media industry were instrumental to the successful outcome. Their exceptional service, tenacity and attention to detail make it easy for me to strongly recommend JEGI.”

Bill Black
President
UHPG LLC

“Jordan, Edmiston did an extraordinary job advising Financial Media Holdings Group in the sale of Compliance Week. Their experience, professionalism, and knowledge of our core business were absolutely invaluable.”

Scott Cohen
Managing Partner
Financial Media Holdings Group

“I've found JEGI to be insightful and very knowledgeable about the business. They also always stick by their beliefs and are not afraid to tell you the truth.”

Brian Nairn
Chief Executive Officer
Elsevier Science

“The JEGI team helped deliver a great outcome for M:Metrics. In a very difficult market and despite unexpected challenges, they stayed focused and tenacious to get the job done with a real win for investors.”

Chip Austin
Managing Principal
i-Hatch Ventures

“I met with eight potential investment banking firms before choosing JEGI. Their senior executive team of investment bankers made it their business to understand the nuances of my business and what was most important to me. JEGI provided me with critically important guidance to ensure maximum value, even in the midst of a global credit crisis. Choosing the right investment banking firm is the most important part of the process for anyone contemplating a transaction. You can count on the experienced professionals at JEGI to get a transaction done, while always keeping your interests as their top priority.”

Leon Behar
Chief Executive Officer
Medical Knowledge Group

“I am very grateful to The Jordan, Edmiston Group for all of their efforts and the great success achieved in arranging the sale of Money-Media to the Financial Times. JEGI was right on target with the number of preliminary bidders, the number of final bidders, and the timing of the transaction. More importantly, JEGI delivered, or over-delivered, at every point along the line. And, most importantly, it was fun working with JEGI!”

Michael Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Money Media

“This was my first transaction as an entrepreneur, and I wanted to make sure we were in good hands. We definitely made the right decision in choosing JEGI and Richard Mead. Thank you for a smooth process and successful outcome ... and some good humor along the way! I am grateful for your guidance and look forward to working with you again. ”

Jeff Giesea
President
FierceMarkets

“Thank you for your incredible support through this process (the sale of Circles)— we owe JEGI a HUGE debt of gratitude and feel incredibly fortunate that we had you on our side!”

Kathy Sherbrooke
President
Circles

“JEGI was an absolute star helping us navigate the waters of the process (equity investment by Great Hill Partners). This is our second great experience and outcome with the firm. JEGI has been instrumental in our success and will always have our support and rave review. Thanks a bunch.”

Aaron Broder
Chief Executive Officer
Gorilla Nation Media

“When The Jordan, Edmiston Group speaks, it’s with the voice of authority and expertise; or, as they would say, "mile deep" knowledge. It’s no wonder that executives throughout the B2B media and information industry look to them for insight – they define the term Thought Leader.”

Kevin Wasch
President
Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)

“After working with Jordan, Edmiston on both sides of the table over the past few years, we didn't hesitate in choosing the JEGI team to be on our side during the sale of Pfingsten. From start to finish, they handled the transaction process in excellent fashion and added value every step of the way. The team is talented, tenacious and highly efficient, and they earned our full appreciation for a job well done.”

Tom Bagley
Senior Managing Director
Pfingsten Partners

“Many thanks to all on the JEGI team for a great outcome (on the sale of Peterson's) – we are exceptionally pleased with the final result. It is very interesting how value in this deal was driven not by the traditional publishers, but by other companies in the lead generation business. So, all credit to JEGI for thinking outside the box and getting those participants to take a look!”

Andrew Perrin
Vice President, Business Development
Thomson Corporation

“The Jordan, Edmiston Group was extraordinarily successful when I engaged them at Commonwealth Business Media. Their thorough understanding of our business and our objectives was second to none. Their process from start to completion was crisp and efficient. The JEGI team’s understanding of valuation drivers, their skill at how best to position our business, and their strong negotiation acumen helped us achieve maximum shareholder value. JEGI was right on target with its analysis, and I always felt we had a real partner with a clear understanding of what works in today’s marketplace.”

Alan Glass
Chairman & CEO
Commonwealth Business Media

“The Jordan, Edmiston Group is an outstanding member of ABM. They've been very supportive of our association and of business-to-business media. I'm indebted to them.”

Gordon Hughes
Chief Executive Officer
American Business Media

“JEGI worked with us for a full year to prepare for every aspect of the transaction process. And when it came to crunch time they were very effective negotiators. The result was an outcome that greatly surpassed our going-in expectations, and as importantly, a terrific new growth opportunity for the business and the employees.”

Chris Young
Former Chief Executive Officer
Klipmart

“Special thanks to the JEGI team for doing an excellent job running the sale process and truly maximizing value for The Governance Institute's shareholders. Thank you for all your hard work and congratulations on an excellent outcome!”

James Wilder
Partner
Housatonic Partners

“We have relied on the business counsel of JEGI over the years; the team's tenacity in completing transactions is notable. We appreciate the strategic skills, attention to detail, good humor and plain speaking that characterize everyone in the company.”

Helen Alexander
Chief Executive Officer
The Economist Group

“JEGI provided superb representation to us throughout the transaction process, leading to a very successful completion. Hiring JEGI was the best money we ever spent!”

Russ Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Gold Standard

“Working with JEGI has been highly rewarding. I consider Wilma and her team critical business partners of Reed Business Information.”

Jim Casella
Former Chairman and CEO
Reed Business Information

“I am impressed with JEGI's collective persistence and its ability to stir buyers' interest (regarding the sale of 101 Communications). Great thanks to the entire team for a job so well done.”

Rodney Goldstein
Chairman & Managing Director
Frontenac Company

“Thank you for all of your efforts in moving this deal (the acquisition of Gold Standard) to a successful conclusion. It was a very fair process, and your team did a great job in managing the people, expectations and overall process. ”

Greg Samios
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development
Elsevier

“Before I engaged JEGI to sell Ad:Tech events, I knew the M&A team was good, but I didn't realize how good they truly are. They know B2B media backwards and forwards, and nobody knows the event business better than they do. If you want to sell your business and maximize value: Hire Jordan Edmiston.”

Joel Davis
President & CEO
JD Events

“Whether it's on the sale side or buy side, Wilma and the JEGI team are phenomenal. JEGI makes a truly full-fledged commitment to a finely tuned process, representing your property in its best light, and searching and soliciting the entire market for potential buyers. Think 'determined' and 'tenacious' -that describes Wilma and JEGI.”

Richard Malloch
President and Group Head
Hearst Business Media

“We could not have put this together without JEGI's relationships and insights. I'm very grateful to the firm for every ounce of effort that went into making this happen…And I look forward to getting to the next one.”

Doug Manoni
Former Chief Executive Officer
Wicks Business Information

“Wilma Jordan and Scott Peters did an excellent job helping Dow Jones sell Dow Jones Financial Publishing Company, publisher of Investment Advisor. They are good planners, and they move quickly and accurately in the closing stages of a deal. As a seller, I respect and appreciate that very much. ”

James H. Ottaway, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Dow Jones
and Chairman of its Ottaway Newspapers Group

“The Jordan, Edmiston Group provided invaluable insight and experience in the sale of our company, Information Management Network. On top of exceptional service and attention to detail, they exceeded our expectations in the outcome of our transaction. I would strongly recommend JEGI to anyone who is seeking top-tier investment banking expertise.”

Frank J. Fabozzi
Principal
Information Management Network