Brittiska Research Now, med bland annat två svenskar på huvudkontoret i London, är snart ett minne blott. Amerikansa e-Rewards lade tidigare i höstas ett bud på företag och har nu fått budet accepterat i domstol.
Så här skrev e-Rewards om affären på sin hemsida när nyheten först publicerades:
Beneficial Combination For Market Researchers
"The acquisition of Research Now by e-Rewards, represents the coming together of two well regarded companies to form a truly global firm that will be well positioned to serve the online panel needs of the market research industry," said Hal Brierley, Chairman and CEO ofe-Rewards, Inc."This is extremely good news for clients of both e-Rewards and Research Now since the merger will offer clients expanded global reach, coupled with outstanding customer service and panel quality."
"The entire management team of Research Now is excited about the opportunity to join forces with e-Rewards," said Chris Havemann, Chief Executive of Research Now. "This transaction is consistent with the vision that all of us at Research Now have had from day one - to become the recognized global industry leader for quality one-stop shopping for International Online Fieldwork and Panels."
Senior Leadership Of Combined Company
Hal Brierley, currently the Chairman and CEO of e-Rewards, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board. Chris Havemann, currently the Chief Executive of Research Now, will serve as the CEO. "Chris has a proven track record leading a rapidly growing global company that has been customer-focused and has a reputation for consistently delivering high quality service to its clients around the world" said Hal Brierley.