Kagan Research Sold

David Schatsky | April 04, 2007, 06:58 AM

It was a short but very productive marriage. One year and one week ago, JupiterResearch was spun off from Jupitermedia and merged with Kagan Research. Today, Charlottesville, Virginia-based SNL Financial announced it has acquired Kagan. In the short time Jupiter and Kagan were sister companies, I developed a great respect for the Kagan team. Together we accomplished a lot. We launched four successful syndicated products. And we introduced Kagan's proprietary data and insight to the Jupiter customer base and vice versa.

Both companies gained a lot from the short marriage and all parties will benefit from this transaction.

Kagan will fit beautifully into SNL's model of collecting, analysing and distributing financial and operating data to financial stakeholders in a variety of industry sectors. I wish Derek Baine and Robin Flynn and the rest of the Kagan team the best of luck in their new corporate home.

The sale enhances Jupiter's fiscal position and allows me and the rest of Jupiter's management team to focus on developing and channeling the growth of Jupiter--a great company, in a great sector at an exciting time.

We'll be working with SNL to ensure a smooth transition for Kagan's clients. The sale won't affect JupiterResearch clients in any way other than giving us a greater opportunity to focus our efforts on the thought leadership, innovation, and trusted advice we are known for.