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The article reports that Information Resources Inc. (IRI) is looking for a company that will acquire its business in the United States in 2003. Key issues discussed include potential buyers for the company such as hedge fund Chap-Cap Partners and the status of IRI as a top market research firm in the United States.

The article discusses engineer HDR Inc.'s acquisition of the Australian mining sector engineer and market analysis company Salva Resources in 2013, focusing on an examination of the deal which includes the transfer of 200 employees to HDR's Australian facility. It states that HDR is ranked number 11 on the Top 500 Design Firms list that is compiled by the "Engineering News-Record" periodical. Salva Resources reportedly provides technical and commercial advice to mining groups.

The article discusses holding-company chiefs including Martin Sorrell of WPP Group PLC and Fernando Rodes Vila of Havas. WPP is resistant to the effects of a recession in the U.S. because they have holdings in other countries where the economies are growing. Havas experienced a turnaround under Chairperson Vincent Bollore, who is also the largest shareholder of Aegis. Rodes Vila indicated the likelihood of a merger between Havas and Aegis.

The article reports that law firm Olswang has acted for new client Photon Group Ltd., one of the biggest communications companies in Australia, on three acquisitions which include its first entry into European-based marketing services businesses. Olswang has likewise acted on the acquisitions alongside Sydney-based firm Gilbert & Tobin, which is Photon's regular adviser and also part of Photon's best friends network.

This article deals with the acquisition of Filter Group, a young-marketing agency based in Bangkok, Thailand, by Aegis Group's international market-research business Synovate. Filter Group specializes in understanding and marketing to young urban Asians. Synovate already owned 25% of the company, which was founded by Ian Stewart and Stuart Wason in 2000. Filter will be integrated into Synovate YC, a global Aegis-owned youth-marketing specialist unit, under the direction of Stewart in Bangkok.

Reports on the acquisition of the market intelligence company in health care and pharmaceuticals, IMS Health by the Netherlands-based market intelligence firm that owns media research company ACNielson, VNU. Details of the acquisition; Creation of a diversified consumer marketing company through the merger; Implications for the health care and pharmaceutical industry.

Reports on the acquisition of majority control in business information supplier Outsource Korea Inc. by MindBranch Inc., a market research provider. Comments on the acquisition by Alton Adams, chief executive officer of MindBranch; Impact of the acquisition on MindBranch.

Reports on the acquisition of AC Nielsen by VNU. How the transaction will make VNU the largest marketing information company in the world; How shares of stocks increased with the announcement for both companies; Discussion of revenue generated from advertising for VNU; Details of the deal, which is valued at $2.3 billion.

The article reports on the market trend of mergers and consolidations among companies in the consumer package-goods industry of the U.S. in 2000. Key issues discussed include the competition between market research companies ACNielsen Corp. and Information Resources Inc. and the effects of mergers such as that of Kraft Foods and Nabisco on the industry. INSET: Report sees divestiture of smaller brands on way.

Reports that the market research business is attracting marketing companies, advertising agencies, and other marketers due to the growing demand for online research to speed consumer testing and product development. Details of purchases of marketing companies by those outside the business; The value of Internet research in determining the wants and needs of consumers; Strong growth rate of market research in 1998.

Presents news briefs on marketing research companies in the U.S. as of October 1991. Subscribers in which Nielsen Marketing Research USA will open its Home-Scan database on October 21, 1991; Details on the acquisition of MarketSavvy by Equifax National Decision Systems from Customer Insight Co.; Information on the merger between Claritas Corp. and National Planning Data Corp.