CEB Completes Acquisition Of Evanta

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May 02, 2016, 08:15 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CEB (NYSE: CEB), a best practice insight and technology company, today announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Evanta Ventures, Inc. and an affiliated business (collectively, "Evanta"). Portland, Ore.-based Evanta fosters collaboration and the exchange of best practices between Information Technology & Security, Human Resources and Finance leaders through nearly 200 annual events, online and offline learning platforms and subscription information offerings.

"CEB's mission calls on us to unlock the potential of leaders and organizations by advancing the science and practice of management. Adding Evanta helps us do just that," said CEB Chairman & CEO, Tom Monahan. "Through the acquisition, CEB expands our C-suite and senior executive reach by nearly 50% to more than 30,000 leaders. This year alone, we will have more than 130,000 executive interactions through an unmatched range of avenues helping our customers more effectively manage talent, customer and operations."

"This relationship and the related synergies will create near and long-term value for clients, partners, colleagues and shareholders," Monahan added. "And it goes without saying that we're thrilled to add a team of Evanta's caliber to our roster."

CEB also announced today that in connection with the completion of the Evanta acquisition it amended its senior secured credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and certain other parties thereto by adding $150 million of term loans to its existing term loan facility and increasing its revolving credit facility by $100 million to a total of $350 million. Consistent with its announcement at the signing of the Evanta acquisition, CEB used borrowings under the amended credit facilities to fund the purchase price for the acquisition.

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CEB is a best practice insight and technology company. In partnership with leading organizations around the globe, we develop innovative solutions to drive corporate performance. CEB equips leaders at more than 10,000 companies with the intelligence to effectively manage talent, customers, and operations. CEB is a trusted partner to nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 and FTSE 100, and more than 70% of the Dow Jones Asian Titans. More at cebglobal.com.

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