Question 1

What does CNET Networks do?

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CNET is an online platform that provides tech product reviews, news, prices, videos, forums, podcasts, how to's, and more.

Question 2

In what sectors does CNET Networks operate?

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CNET Networks operates in Blogging Platforms, Information Technology, Internet, News.

Question 3

How many companies has CNET Networks acquired?

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CNET Networks has made 12 acquisitions between 2001-2008, with a total disclosed deal value of $113M.

Question 4

How many acquisitions does CNET Networks make in a year?

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Over the last 5 years, CNET Networks has made about 1.8 acquisitions per year.

Question 5

What companies are owned by CNET Networks?

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Companies acquired by CNET Networks include 55BBS.com, FindArticles, TechTracker, MetaCritic, Windup Labs, ZOL, Fengniao, Webshots, and 4 more.

Question 6

What are CNET Networks's major acquisitions?

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CNET Networks's largest acquisitions include Webshots ($70M, 2004), TechRepublic ($23M, 2001), FindArticles ($20M, 2007).

Question 7

What is CNET Networks's largest acquisition?

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CNET Networks's largest disclosed acquisition is Webshots for $70M (2004).

Question 8

What was CNET Networks's first acquisition?

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CNET Networks's first recorded acquisition was TechRepublic in 2001 for $23M.

Question 9

What was CNET Networks's most recent acquisition?

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CNET Networks's most recent acquisition is 55BBS.com, announced June 2008.

Question 10

What is the average deal size for CNET Networks acquisitions?

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The average disclosed deal size for CNET Networks acquisitions is $37.66M.

Question 11

What is the median deal size for CNET Networks acquisitions?

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The median disclosed deal size for CNET Networks acquisitions is $23M. The median is often lower than the average because a few very large deals pull the average up.

Question 12

How much has CNET Networks spent on acquisitions?

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CNET Networks has spent at least $113M across its disclosed acquisitions (of 12 total deals; some prices are undisclosed).

Question 13

Which sector has CNET Networks spent the most on?

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CNET Networks has committed the most disclosed capital to Image Recognition companies — about $70M across its deals in that sector.

Question 14

What sectors does CNET Networks usually acquire in?

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CNET Networks most frequently acquires companies in Internet, Information Technology, Information Services.

Question 15

In which sector has CNET Networks made the most acquisitions?

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CNET Networks has made the most acquisitions in the Internet sector.

Question 16

In which year did CNET Networks make the most acquisitions?

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CNET Networks made the most acquisitions in 2004, with 4 deals.

Organization Name	Funding Type			Lead Investor Names	Org Hq Country

Acquiree Name			Acquirer Name	Acquiree Industries	Acquiree Hq Country
55BBS.com	—	2008-06-18	CNET Networks	E-Commerce Fashion Internet Lifestyle Retail Tourism	China
FindArticles	$20M	2007-11-07	CNET Networks	Internet	United States
TechTracker	—	2007-08-01	CNET Networks	Enterprise Software Information Services Information Technology Software	United States
MetaCritic	—	2005-08-08	CNET Networks	Books Digital Entertainment Film Music	United States
Windup Labs	—	2005-04-05	CNET Networks	Communities Internet Photo Sharing	United States

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