IHS Buys Environmental Support Solutions

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) has acquired Environmental Support Solutions Inc., a Tempe, Ariz.-based provoider of environmental, crisis management and health and safety software for the enterprise. The deal is valued at approximately $59 million, net of cash acquired. ESS had raised over $8 million in VC funding, from firms like Grayhawk Venture Partners, Harvard Investments and CSL Equity Investments.

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