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announced 3/12/2008 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, will acquire Kidaro

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. intends to acquire Kidaro, a leading provider of desktop virtualization solutions for enterprises. Kidaro's virtualization technology will be combined with Microsoft's suite of desktop management tools, known as the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
target: Kidaro
Kidaro is a leading provider of enterprise-class desktop virtualization solutions. Kidaro leverages industry-standard virtualization to bring improved security, manageability, and mobility to enterprise desktops.
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announced 12/20/2012 via BusinessWeek

Red Hat, Inc., will acquire ManageIQ, Inc.

synopsis: Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ManageIQ, a leading provider of enterprise cloud management and automation solutions that enable organizations to deploy, manage and optimize private clouds, virtualized infrastructures and virtual desktops.
buyer: Red Hat, Inc.(RHT:$1,133.10)
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, taking a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
target: ManageIQ, Inc.
Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, ManageIQ provides comprehensive and scalable enterprise cloud management solutions, with unified monitoring, management and automation capabilities that are quick-to-deploy and easy-to-use,
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$89
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closed 12/11/2012 via BusinessWire

WatchDox, acquired InstallFree

synopsis: WatchDox has acquired InstallFree, a developer of application portability, virtualization and access solutions. WatchDox augments its unique file-sharing platform, which builds security into the files themselves, with InstallFree's capabilities for creating and editing files across platforms and devices.
buyer: WatchDox
WatchDox enables organizations to access, protect and control their critical documents wherever they go: on any tablet, smartphone, or PC, even those beyond the IT department’s control.
target: InstallFree
InstallFree specializes in Application Virtualization and delivery, based on their proprietary application virtualization technology that works on a variety of Microsoft Windows platforms such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and more.
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closed 11/16/2012 via BusinessWire

Dell, Inc., acquired Gale Technologies

synopsis: Dell announced the acquisition of Gale Technologies, a leading provider of infrastructure automation software that allows organizations to streamline the deployment of on-premise and hybrid clouds for self-service access to infrastructure.
buyer: Dell, Inc.(DELL:$62,071.00)
Dell, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports a wide range of products which are customized to individual customer requirements which include mobility products, desktop personal computers, software and peripherals, servers and networking, services and storage.
target: Gale Technologies
Gale Technologies helps customers turn discrete computer, network and storage components into integrated and highly-optimized application, virtual desktop infrastructure, and private cloud solutions featuring self-service and advanced automation.
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closed 10/24/2011 via BusinessWire

Quest Software, Inc., acquired ChangeBASE

synopsis: Quest Software, Inc. has acquired ChangeBASE, a privately held software provider based in the UK, which specializes in automated application analysis, remediation and conversion for target platforms including Windows 7 and 8, Internet Explorer 8 and 9, Terminal Server/Remote Desktop Session Host, VDI, and Application Virtualization.
buyer: Quest Software, Inc.(QSFT:$857.42)
Quest Software is a privately held software manufacturer specializing in solutions for scanning and imaging applications in virtual desktop environments. Quest Software creates and supports smart systems management products – helping its customers solve everyday IT challenges faster and easier.
target: ChangeBASE
ChangeBASE specializes in automated application analysis, remediation and conversion for target platforms including Windows 7 and 8, Internet Explorer 8 and 9, Terminal Server/Remote Desktop Session Host, VDI, and Application Virtualization through its AOK software suite.
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announced 8/4/2011 via BusinessWire

Fusion-io, Inc., will acquire IO Turbine, Inc.

synopsis: Fusion-io, Inc., a provider of a next-generation shared data decentralization platform, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IO Turbine, Inc., a provider of caching solutions for virtual environments. IO's approach makes the most of Flash storage to transparently and significantly accelerate virtualized application performance.
buyer: Fusion-io, Inc.(FIO:$359.35)
Fusion-io has pioneered a next generation storage memory platform for shared data decentralization that significantly improves the processing capabilities within a datacenter by relocating process-critical, or "active", data from centralized storage to the server where it is being processed.
target: IO Turbine, Inc.
IO Turbine, Inc. is a provider of caching solutions for virtual environments. The IO Turbine software takes advantage of flash local to the server, delivering improved performance for virtualized workloads by holding data close to where it is used.
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closed 7/12/2011 via BusinessWire

Citrix Systems, Inc., acquired Cloud.com

synopsis: Citrix Systems announced it has completed the acquisition of Cloud.com, a market leading provider of software infrastructure platforms for cloud providers. The company’s innovative CloudStack™ product line helps providers of all types deploy and manage simple, cost-effective cloud services that are scalable, secure, and open by design.
buyer: Citrix Systems, Inc.(CTXS:$2,206.39)
Citrix Systems, Inc is a provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service. It combines virtualization, networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio of products that enable virtual workstyles for users and virtual datacenters for IT.
target: Cloud.com
Cloud.com is a market leading provider of software infrastructure platforms for cloud providers. The company’s innovative CloudStack™ product line helps providers of all types deploy and manage simple, cost-effective cloud services that are scalable, secure, and open by design.
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closed 1/19/2011 via BNC Analysis

SolarWinds, acquired Hyper9, Inc.

synopsis: Software maker SolarWinds Inc. has acquired Austin-based virtualization management firm Hyper9 Inc. Hyper9, is a privately-held company backed by Venrock, Matrix Partners, Silverton Partners and Maples Investments. Its clients have included The Broad Institute, Costco, Delta Dental, Tyco and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
buyer: SolarWinds(SWI:$268.96)
SolarWinds is a leading provider of Windows-based network management, network monitoring and network discovery software. SolarWinds products are geared to mid-market customers who need a scalable, easy-to-use network management solution for 250 to 10,000 managed elements at an affordable price.
target: Hyper9, Inc.
Hyper9, Inc. provides virtualization management solutions. It offers virtual infrastructure search and analytics solutions, which include consolidated view, environment monitoring, analytics, and collaboration. The company was formerly known as InovaWave, Inc.
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$22
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closed 9/9/2010 via Market Wire

National Energy Services Company, Inc., merged with Propalms, Inc.

synopsis: National Energy Services Co. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Propalms International Ltd. Propalms International will be responsible for overseeing the daily marketing, sales, and distribution network of Propalms software product line.
buyer: National Energy Services Company, Inc.(NEGS:$0.74)
National Energy Services Company, Inc. (NES), through its subsidiary, is engaged in the business of marketing energy management program for long-term care, hospitality, warehousing and distribution facilities.
target: Propalms, Inc.(PRPM:$0.74)
Propalms, Inc. is a leading global provider of application delivery and secure remote access solutions for terminal services and virtual desktop infrastructures. Delivering to enterprises of all sizes Propalms offer reliable, scalable and affordable solutions that simply work.
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announced 6/10/2010 via PR Newswire

Hewlett-Packard Company, will purchase HyperSpace Assets from Phoenix Technologies Ltd

synopsis: Phoenix Technologies Ltd., the global leader in core systems software (CSS), announced that HP has agreed to purchase the assets related to Phoenix's HyperSpace®, HyperCore® and Phoenix Flip™ instant-on and client virtualization products.
buyer: Hewlett-Packard Company(HPQ:$120,357.00)
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing.
seller: Phoenix Technologies Ltd(PTEC:$62.38)
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is the global market leader in system firmware that provides the most secure foundation for today's computing environments. The Company's flagship products are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering unprecedented security, reliability and ease-of-use.
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cancelled 5/18/2009 via

OptiCon Systems, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of Propalms, Inc.

synopsis: Propalms, Inc., a global provider of application delivery solutions for Terminal Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructures, received an offer from OptiCon Systems, Inc., a global provider of communications and telecommunications software for the management of Wireline, Wireless and fiber optic networks.
buyer: OptiCon Systems, Inc.(OPCN:$0.00)
The OptiCon business was formed to meet growing customer demand for improved management of densely packed distribution frames. Corning Cable Systems brought extensive experience in network design, cabling, hardware and testing to the development of the OptiCon Network Manager solution.
target: Propalms, Inc.(PRPM:$0.74)
Propalms, Inc. is a leading global provider of application delivery and secure remote access solutions for Terminal Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructures. Propalms TSE is a complete Server Based Management solution that extends Microsoft Terminal Services 2000/2003 and 2008.
price($mm)[EV]
$9.76 [$9.75]
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$1
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closed 9/4/2008 via BusinessWire

Red Hat, Inc., acquired Qumranet, Inc.

synopsis: Red Hat, Inc., a leading provider of open source solutions, acquired Qumranet, Inc. The acquisition includes Qumranet's virtualization solutions, including its KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) platform and SolidICE offering, a virtual desktop infrastructure, which together present a comprehensive virtualization platform for enterprise customers.
buyer: Red Hat, Inc.(RHT:$1,133.10)
Red Hat provides high-quality, affordable technology with its operating system platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, together with applications, management and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions, including the JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite.
target: Qumranet, Inc.
Qumranet is an enterprise software company offering a virtual infrastructure platform to enable Independent Computing. Organizations use Qumranet's first product, Solid ICE, to host Windows and Linux desktops centrally on servers in the data center.
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$105
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closed 11/26/2012 via BusinessWire

Axway Software, acquired Vordel

synopsis: Axway has acquired Vordel, a leader in software technologies enabling enterprises to deliver APIs for Cloud and Mobile. The acquisition will expand Axway’s MFT, B2B and integration heritage, providing customers with a single solution to own the enterprise edge, and govern flows of data that extend to Cloud and Mobile.
buyer parent:Sopra Group
buyer: Axway Software(FR:AXW:$217.24)
Axway is one of the leading global providers of collaborative business solutions. Axway establishes the dynamic connections – within and among enterprises – that make companies easier to do business with.
target: Vordel
Vordel's products enable enterprises to deliver APIs to cloud, mobile, and partners. Global enterprises rely on the Vordel API Server to deploy mission-critical APIs and extend existing IT infrastructure to keep up with the rapid change in mobile and cloud computing technologies.
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closed 10/19/2011 via Market Wire

Coraid, Inc., acquired Yunteq, Inc.

synopsis: Coraid Inc., a leading developer of Ethernet SAN solutions, announced the acquisition of Yunteq, Inc., a provider of cloud orchestration software for public and private clouds. Coraid's Ethernet SAN platform eliminates multiple layers of traditional SAN complexity, providing the ideal platform for an automated, elastic storage infrastructure.
buyer: Coraid, Inc.
Coraid Inc. is a technology manufacturing company based in the United States. It designs and manufactures a full line of computer data storage products branded under its trade name EtherDrive storage. Coraid sells its products through technology channel partners operating around the world.
target: Yunteq, Inc.
Yunteq, Inc. provides orchestration and management software for cloud providers and enterprises building policy-driven, automated, and cost-efficient infrastructure clouds.
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closed 8/25/2011 via PR Newswire

Terremark Worldwide, Inc., acquired CloudSwitch, Inc

synopsis: Verizon Communications announced that it has acquired CloudSwitch for its Terremark IT services subsidiary. CloudSwitch brings Verizon breakthrough software that enables enterprises to more easily and securely move applications, or workloads, between company data centers and the cloud without changing the application or the infrastructure layer.
buyer parent:Verizon Communications
buyer: Terremark Worldwide, Inc.(TMRK:$340.71)
Terremark Worldwide is a global provider of IT infrastructure services delivered on the industry's most robust and advanced technology platform. Terremark delivers government and enterprise customers a comprehensive suite of managed solutions.
target: CloudSwitch, Inc
CloudSwitch delivers the enterprise gateway to the cloud. CloudSwitch's innovative software appliance enables enterprises to run their applications in the right cloud computing environment—securely, simply and without changes.
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closed 7/20/2011 via BusinessWire

Riverbed Technology, Inc., acquired Zeus Technology Ltd

synopsis: Riverbed Technology, the IT performance company, has acquired Zeus Technology, a privately-owned company that delivers high-performance software-based load balancing and traffic management solutions for virtual and cloud environments. Zeus pioneered the development of software-based highly scalable application delivery controllers.
buyer: Riverbed Technology, Inc.(RVBD:$726.48)
Riverbed Technology delivers performance for the globally connected enterprise. With Riverbed, enterprises can successfully and intelligently implement strategic initiatives such as virtualization, consolidation, cloud computing, and disaster recovery without fear of compromising performance.
target: Zeus Technology Ltd
Zeus Technology delivers high performance software-based load balancing and traffic management solutions for virtual and cloud environments. Zeus enables enterprises to deliver applications and websites with a consistently excellent user-experience, with the flexibility and economics of cloud.
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closed 5/8/2013 via PE Hub

OMERS Private Equity, acquired Civica Group PLC

synopsis: OMERS Private Equity has completed its purchase of Civica Group PLC from British buyout firm 3i Group for an enterprise value of 390 million pounds. Civica is a London, U.K.-based provider of specialised software systems, cloud-based IT services and technical outsourcing to public sector organisations worldwide.
buyer: OMERS Private Equity
Operating under the OMERS Worldwide brand, OMERS Private Equity manages the private equity activities of OMERS and has over $6 billion of investments under management. The group’s investment strategy includes the active ownership of businesses in North America and Europe.
target parent: 3i Group Plc
target: Civica Group PLC
Civica is a market leader in specialist systems and business process services for organisations across the public sector and around the world. The Group applies software, cloud-based services and outsourcing to help customers transform the way they work.
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closed 2/2/2012 via BusinessWire

Rocket Software, Inc., acquired Zephyr Development Corporation

synopsis: Software Development firm Rocket Software, Inc. announced that it has acquired Zephyr Development Corporation, a Houston-based developer of terminal emulation software. The Zephyr team has joined Rocket Software's global organization of more than 900 employees.
buyer: Rocket Software, Inc.
Rocket Software is a software development firm that builds enterprise products and delivers enterprise solutions in the following segments: Business Intelligence and Analytics; Storage, Networks, and Compliance; App Development, Integration, and Modernization; and Database Servers and Tools.
target: Zephyr Development Corporation
Zephyr Development Corporation is a Houston-based developer of terminal emulation software. The company offers TN3270, TN5250, T100/VT220, and SCO ANSI terminal emulation software and host access solutions.
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closed 5/4/2009 via BusinessWire

SpringSource, acquired Hyperic, Inc.

synopsis: SpringSource, the leader in enterprise Java, announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Hyperic, the open source leader in web application and infrastructure management.
buyer: SpringSource
SpringSource is a leading provider of trusted open source software for mission-critical enterprise applications. SpringSource created and sustains the development of the Spring Portfolio, which includes the Spring Framework, the leading Java™ and Java EE™ application framework.
target: Hyperic, Inc.
Hyperic provides enterprise application and infrastructure management software for all types of web applications, whether hosted in the cloud or on premise.
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announced 2/4/2009 via PR Newswire

Oracle Corporation, will acquire mValent, Inc.

synopsis: Oracle has agreed to acquire mValent, a leading provider of application configuration management solutions. mValent is expected to enhance Oracle Enterprise Manager with extensive capabilities for managing application configurations across IT environments.
buyer: Oracle Corporation(ORCL:$37,121.00)
Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. The company is a leading provider of systems software, including database management, application development, and application server software.
target: mValent, Inc.
mValent is a leading provider of application configuration management software to enterprise IT organizations. Using mValent Integrity™, IT infrastructure teams automate and manage the processes required to find, fix, release and report on software configuration changes.
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announced 3/12/2008 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, will acquire Kidaro

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. intends to acquire Kidaro, a leading provider of desktop virtualization solutions for enterprises. Kidaro's virtualization technology will be combined with Microsoft's suite of desktop management tools, known as the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
target: Kidaro
Kidaro is a leading provider of enterprise-class desktop virtualization solutions. Kidaro leverages industry-standard virtualization to bring improved security, manageability, and mobility to enterprise desktops.
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announced 4/8/2013 via Reuters

Ericsson AB, will acquire Microsoft Mediaroom

synopsis: Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said it had struck a deal to buy Microsoft Corp's Mediaroom IPTV business, which makes software used by phone companies to deliver television over the Internet. The deal would make Ericsson, already the world's biggest mobile networks maker, the leading provider of IPTV with a 25 percent market share.
buyer: Ericsson AB(ERIC:$227,779.00)
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use our network equipment, and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Microsoft Mediaroom
Microsoft Mediaroom is the world’s most deployed IPTV platform. Mediaroom-powered TV services are being offered by more than 40 of the world’s leading operators, delivering services to more than eleven million consumer households.
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closed 3/19/2013 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Netbreeze GmbH

synopsis: Microsoft Corporation has acquired social-monitioring analytics vendor Netbreeze GmbH and is readying the next two updates to its Dynamics CRM platform. Netbreeze's social-monitoring analytics, language processing, and text-mining technologies allow decision makers to tackle strategic questions by semantically analyzing and evaluating web content.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target parent: Ammer Partners GMBH
target: Netbreeze GmbH
Netbreeze GmbH provides business intelligence solutions for companies in Switzerland. Their social-monitoring analytics, language processing, and text-mining technologies allow decision makers to tackle strategic questions by semantically analyzing and evaluating web content.
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closed 3/14/2013 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Pando Networks, Inc.

synopsis: Microsoft has bought Pando, a file-sharing technology that works peer-to-peer (P2P), similar to bit-torrent. It’s also a content delivery network that can host assets for websites, similar to Amazon Web Services.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target: Pando Networks, Inc.
Pando Networks improves the delivery performance of online media assets. Pando accelerates content delivery, increases download completion and provides detailed performance data.
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announced 2/11/2013 via BtoBonline.com

Facebook, will acquire Atlas

synopsis: Facebook Inc. will buy Microsoft Corp.'s Atlas ad-serving business, adding to the technologies that power its advertising capabilities. With a Facebook ad server, advertisers and agencies will be able to connect directly to the social network to place ads.
buyer: Facebook(FB:$5,089.00)
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Atlas
The Atlas Advertiser Suite is a world-class media measurement platform, delivering billions of impressions every day. The Atlas Advertiser Suite offers the flexibility, choice, scale, and breadth to ensure customers stay on top of all their digital efforts in an ever-evolving industry.
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closed 1/3/2013 via Reuters

Microsoft Corporation, acquired id8 Group R2 Studios Inc

synopsis: Microsoft Corp bought start-up id8 Group R2 Studios Inc as it looks to expand further in technology focused on the home and entertainment. id8 Group R2 Studios has launched a Google Android application to allow users to control home heating and lighting systems from smartphones.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target: id8 Group R2 Studios Inc
id8 Group R2 Studios Inc. is a startup that makes home automation software for mobile devices. R2′s first project is an Android app that allows users to control their heating and lighting systems via their smartphone devices.
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closed 10/17/2012 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Dynamics, acquired MarketingPilot Software, LLC

synopsis: Microsoft has acquired MarketingPilot, a developer of integrated marketing applications. The MarketingPilot software will become part of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform. MarketingPilot develops integrated software for marketing departments and ad agencies that help them manage and execute all their marketing campaigns and activities.
buyer parent:Microsoft Corporation
buyer: Microsoft Dynamics(:$0.00)
Microsoft Dynamics delivers a compelling suite of software solutions to help improve financial, customer relationship, and supply chain management.
target: MarketingPilot Software, LLC
Founded in 2001, MarketingPilot Software LLC develops marketing resource management, agency management, digital asset management, media buying/planning and event management software. Marketing leaders choose MarketingPilot to achieve improved operational performance and marketing success.
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closed 10/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, acquired PhoneFactor

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. and PhoneFactor Inc. announced that Microsoft has acquired PhoneFactor, a recognized leader in multifactor authentication solutions. Founded in 2001, PhoneFactor is trusted by hundreds of leading organizations to help secure millions of logins and transactions each year.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target: PhoneFactor
PhoneFactor offers the most comprehensive phone-based authentication platform in the marketplace. In addition to its flagship out-of-band phone call and text message methods and mobile authentication options, PhoneFactor offers a robust authentication platform featuring built-in support.
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closed 9/10/2012 via Company Press Release

Telerik AD, acquired Fiddler

synopsis: Telerik, an end-to-end provider of software application, lifecycle and content management solutions, announced the acquisition of the Fiddler Web Debugger, a popular tool created to inspect web traffic and ‘fiddle’ with incoming or outgoing data.
buyer: Telerik AD
Telerik is a market-leading provider of end-to-end solutions for application development, automated testing, agile project management, reporting, and content management across all major Microsoft development platforms.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Fiddler
Fiddler is a Web Debugging Proxy which logs all HTTP(S) traffic between your computer and the Internet. Fiddler allows you to inspect traffic, set breakpoints, and "fiddle" with incoming or outgoing data.
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closed 7/16/2012 via GlobeNewswire

National Broadcasting Co. Inc., acquired Msnbc Digital Network

synopsis: NBC News President Steve Capus announced that NBC News is now the full owner and operator of Msnbc Digital Network, which includes msnbc.com, TODAY.com, NightlyNews.com, BreakingNews.com, Newsvine.com, EveryBlock.com, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties.
buyer parent:Comcast Corporation
buyer: National Broadcasting Co. Inc.
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American commercial broadcasting television network. The network is part of the media company NBCUniversal, which is a joint venture of Comcast and General Electric since 2011.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Msnbc Digital Network
MSNBC Interactive News LLC, an online channel, provides health, entertainment, business, and science/technology news. It also operates an online news site, which offers print and multimedia content.
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announced 7/5/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Microsoft Corporation, will purchase PI2 software and intellectual property from Edgewater Fullscope

synopsis: Edgewater Fullscope has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Microsoft Corporation. The company provides Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM implementation and training services, specializes in the process and discrete manufacturing space, and creates private label IP that augments the Microsoft Dynamics AX product for process manufacturers.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
seller parent: Edgewater Technology, Inc.
seller: Edgewater Fullscope
Edgewater Fullscope, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater Technology, Inc., is an award-winning Microsoft partner and one of the largest resellers of Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning software and services in the United States and Canada.
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closed 7/19/2012 via Company Press Release

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Yammer, Inc.

synopsis: Microsoft announced that they have completed the acquisition Yammer, a leading provider of enterprise social networks, for $1.2 billion in cash. Yammer is a leading provider of enterprise social networks with over 5 million verified corporate users.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target: Yammer, Inc.
Yammer is the leading provider of Enterprise Social Networks, enabling organizations to make transformative changes quickly by empowering employees to collaborate across departments, geographies, content and business applications.
price ($mm)
$1,200
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closed 6/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Game Studios, acquired Press Play ApS

synopsis: Microsoft Studios has acquired Press Play ApS which is a small Copenhagen, Denmark-based games studio. Its more well known games include Max & the Magic Marker and Tentacles.
buyer parent:Microsoft Corporation
buyer: Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows operating system and online platforms.
target: Press Play ApS
Press Play is a small Copenhagen, Denmark-based games studio. Its more well known games include Max & the Magic Marker and Tentacles.
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closed 12/21/2011 via BNC Analysis

LeGuide.com S.A., acquired Ciao AG

synopsis: LeGuide.com Group, a pan-European publisher of online shopping guides, comparison websites and the like, has acquired online shopping portal Ciao from Microsoft. At Ciao, consumers can obtain all the online shopping information they need from one source.
buyer: LeGuide.com S.A.(FR:ALGUI:$28.23)
LeGuide.com SA is a France-based provider of shopping guides and online shopping directories. The Company publishes Internet services to help e-consumers shop online.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Ciao AG
The Ciao consumer portal offers consumers in Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden comprehensive online shopping options in their respective national language. At Ciao, consumers can obtain all the online shopping information they need from one source.
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closed 11/22/2011 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, acquired VideoSurf Inc.

synopsis: Microsoft has announced the acquisition of video discovery technology company VideoSurf Inc. Founded in 2006, VideoSurf offers a back-end computer vision technology that "sees" frames inside videos to make discovering content fast, easy and accurate.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target parent: Pitango Venture Capital
target: VideoSurf Inc.
VideoSurf Inc. is a California-based video discovery technology company. Using a unique combination of new computer vision and fast computation methods, VideoSurf has taught computers to “see” inside videos to find content in a fast, efficient, and scalable way.
price ($mm)
$70
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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announced 10/17/2011 via BusinessWire

Orion Health Limited, will acquire Amalga HIS

synopsis: Orion Health's wholly owned subsidiary Orion Health Asia Pacific has signed an agreement to purchase Microsoft’s Hospital Information System (HIS) software assets, previously known as Amalga HIS. Amalga centralizes digital information of all types into a single, continually updated repository that is available for analysis and data sharing.
buyer: Orion Health Limited
Orion Health™ is the leading Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution provider with expertise in clinical workflow and integration technology for the healthcare sector.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Amalga HIS
Amalga, an enterprise health intelligence platform, enables information sharing and adoption across the organization supporting meaningful use and promoting better outcomes. Amalga brings historically disparate data together and makes it easy to identify and act on insights.
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closed 10/31/2011 via

Pendrell Corporation, acquired ContentGuard, Inc.

synopsis: Pendrell Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Pendrell Technologies LLC, has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in ContentGuard Holdings, Inc., a leading inventor, developer and licensor of digital rights management (DRM) and related content distribution patents and technologies.
buyer: Pendrell Corporation(PCO:$0.00)
Pendrell Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pendrell Technologies, Inc., provides innovative intellectual property solutions for leading companies worldwide.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: ContentGuard, Inc.
ContentGuard, Inc. is a leading inventor, developer and licensor of digital rights management (DRM) and related content distribution patents and technologies. Its intellectual property portfolio features more than 260 issued patents and over 160 pending patent applications worldwide.
price ($mm)
$90*
rev ($mm)
$31
EBITDA ($mm)
$24
EV / rev
3.3x
EV / EBITDA
4.2x
announced 6/30/2011 via Company Press Release

A Consortium of 6 Buyers will purchase All Remaining Patents from Nortel Networks Corporation

synopsis: Nortel Networks Corporation announced that it has concluded a successful auction of all of Nortel’s remaining patents and patent applications. After a multi-day auction, a consortium consisting of Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Research In Motion and Sony emerged as the winner with a bid of $4.5 billion.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
buyer: Sony Corporation(SNE:$6,493,212.00)
buyer: Apple, Inc.(AAPL:$156,508.00)
buyer: EMC Corporation(EMC:$21,713.90)
buyer: Research In Motion(RIMM:$18,435.00)
buyer: Ericsson AB(ERIC:$227,779.00)
The buyer consortium consists of Apple, Inc., EMC Corporation, Ericsson AB, Microsoft Corporation, Research In Motion Limited and Sony Corporation.
seller: Nortel Networks Corporation(NRTLQ:$4,088.00)
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for their customers. Nortel's next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications.
price ($mm)
$4,500
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 10/14/2011 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Skype Technologies SA

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. has closed its acquisition of Skype Global S.a r.l. Skype is the leading Internet communications company. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video using Skype.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target parent: Silver Lake Partners
target: Skype Technologies SA
Skype is a communications platform provider whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video.
price($mm)[EV]
$8,500 [$9,083]
rev ($mm)
$860
EBITDA ($mm)
$193
EV / rev
10.6x
EV / EBITDA
47.1x
closed 10/1/2010 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Vivaty

synopsis: Microsoft has acquired Vivaty, a virtual world competing with Second Life. The company’s Web-based virtual platform provides users to personalize their own virtual scene and avatar, and socialize with their friends.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
target parent: Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
target: Vivaty
Vivaty Inc. develops 3D social games and application platform. The company’s Web-based virtual platform provides users to personalize their own virtual scene and avatar, and socialize with their friends.
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closed 5/25/2010 via PR Newswire

Phase One A/S, acquired Expression Media

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. and Phase One A/S, a leader in digital photography, are announcing that Phase One acquired the Microsoft Expression Media product. Expression Media is a leading digital asset management application used to catalog and organize photos, video and music for effortless retrieval, presentation and sharing.
buyer: Phase One A/S
Phase One is the world's leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Expression Media
Expression Media is a leading digital asset management application used to catalog and organize photos, video and music for effortless retrieval, presentation and sharing.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire

Cosmi Corporation, acquired ValuSoft, Inc.

synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.
buyer parent:Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays.
target parent: THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 7/25/2005 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired Pixoria, Inc.

synopsis: Hoping to pave a new path to its popular Web site, Yahoo Inc. has acquired Konfabulator, a tiny software maker that provides a computer platform for monitoring the weather, stock prices and a wealth of other customized information without opening a Web browser.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc.(YHOO:$4,986.57)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
target: Pixoria, Inc.
Konfabulator is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to. Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferre
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

Searchmetrics, acquired W3 Solutions GmbH

synopsis: Searchmetrics, the world leader in search and social analytics software, has completed the acquisition of German search engine technology specialist, W3 Solutions.
buyer: Searchmetrics
Searchmetrics uses the most advanced engineering to move a company up the search engine ranks. Its integrated suite of search analytics tools accesses the largest and freshest database − 100 million keywords and 75 million domains.
target: W3 Solutions GmbH
W3 Solutions GmbH provides site search engine technology. The company offers SiteSearch, a search engine to ensure customers find content they are searching for.
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closed 11/4/2010 via

Harris Computer Systems, acquired Copernic Technologies Inc.

synopsis: N. Harris Computer Corporation and Copernic Inc. jointly announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Comamtech Inc., a newly incorporated corporation, with respect to an arrangement pursuant to which Copernic will ultimately be acquired and taken private by Harris.
buyer parent:Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: Harris Computer Systems
Harris is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation and is a leading provider of financial management and Customer Information Systems (CIS) software solutions.
target parent: Comamtech
target: Copernic Technologies Inc.(CNIC:$1.65)
Copernic is dedicated to providing its customers cost-effective Web and desktop search technology that enables better decision-making and increased productivity. Copernic is the name that consumers and professionals trust to deliver the highest quality search products.
price($mm)[EV]
$5.70 [$1.79]
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/25/2008 via PR Newswire

Cosmi Finance, LLC, merged with Cosmi Corporation

synopsis: Cosmi Finance, LLC announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Cosmi Corporation, a leading developer and publisher of value software for home and small business.
buyer: Cosmi Finance, LLC
Cosmi Finance, LLC is an investment company based in Carson, California.
target: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi is a leading developer and publisher of software for the home and office. With products covering all major categories including: business & productivity, graphics & publishing, utilities, learning, languages and games software, Cosmi has proven itself to be a formidable player in the market.
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closed 7/6/2005 via BusinessWire

MQSoftware, Inc., acquired Reconda International Corporation

synopsis: MQSoftware, Inc., a leading provider of business transaction assurance and middleware management solutions, training and services, announced today it has acquired privately-held Reconda International Corporation, a provider of Web-based, WebSphere MQ-focused middleware support products. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
buyer: MQSoftware, Inc.
MQSoftware provides a comprehensive line of business transaction assurance, middleware management and enterprise application integration products that help customers increase operational effectiveness by getting visibility of their business lifeline.
target: Reconda International Corporation
Reconda International develops software used to integrate and manage applications running on IBM's WebSphere platform.
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closed 7/5/2005 via PR Newswire

Smith Micro Software, Inc., acquired Allume Systems, Inc.

synopsis: Smith Micro Software Inc., a developer and marketer of a wide range of software and services for the wireless market, today announced it has acquired Allume Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Microcomputer Software Inc.
buyer: Smith Micro Software, Inc.(SMSI:$107.28)
Smith Micro Software, Inc. develops mobility solutions that enable seamless broadband connectivity and next generation media and mobile convergence products over wireless networks.
target parent: Broadcaster, Inc.
target: Allume Systems, Inc.
Allume Systems, Inc., develops and publishes award-winning software solutions for Macintosh and Windows. Allume's leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R), Personal ImageManager(TM). Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume enables people and businesses to communic
price ($mm)
$13
rev ($mm)
$3
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/22/2008 via PR Newswire

Palladium Equity Partners LLC, acquired Carpio Solutions

synopsis: Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has made a significant investment in Carpio Solutions, a global provider of business systems solutions headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina.
buyer: Palladium Equity Partners LLC
Palladium Equity Partners, LLC is an investment firm targeting companies in media, business and financial services, consumer/retail, food, healthcare and manufacturing. Palladium has a particular focus on companies that are well-positioned to capitalize on the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic market.
target: Carpio Solutions
Carpio is focused on delivering operational and financial efficiencies through its specialized software and service offerings. Carpio's software products improve budgeting, planning, forecasting, modeling, consolidation and reporting.
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closed 4/25/2008 via PR Newswire

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Fast Search & Transfer, Inc.

synopsis: Microsoft Corp. has completed settlement of its tender offer for Fast Search & Transfer ASA, a leading provider of enterprise search solutions. FAST will operate as a Microsoft subsidiary, with a dedicated enterprise search research and development center in Oslo, Norway, and offices throughout the world.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
target: Fast Search & Transfer, Inc.
Fast Search & Transfer is a leader in enterprise search solutions, provides businesses and government organizations with the ability to intelligently and dynamically, access, retrieve and analyze information in real time, regardless of data format, structure, or location.
price($mm)[EV]
$221 [$97]
rev ($mm)
$27
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
39.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/6/2007 via

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., acquired TT Games Group

synopsis: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has entered into an agreement to acquire TT Games, which encompasses Traveller’s Tales, one of the world’s largest independent game developers, and TT Games Publishing, the UK-based game publisher behind the highly successful LEGO Star Wars videogames, “BIONICLE Heroes” and many others.
buyer parent:Time Warner, Inc.
buyer: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company and a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses.
target: TT Games Group
TT Games Group incorporates Traveller’s Tales, one of the world's most successful developers along with TT Games Publishing, the only games publisher to specialise in interactive entertainment for young players and their families. Traveller’s Tales games have sold over 42 million copies.
price ($mm)
$133
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/29/2007 via BusinessWire

Surfray, acquired Mondosoft

synopsis: With the acquisition of Mondosoft, SurfRay’s position is greatly strengthened as a global provider of search technology. Covering DB systems, Internet, intranets and extranets, SurfRay offers solutions to almost every technical environment. SurfRay has doubled the number of employees and increased its customer base to almost 1,500 installations.
buyer: Surfray
SurfRay is a leading developer and distributor of technology that make it possible to search structured, semi-structured and un-structured data in real-time. SurfRay has delivered solutions to some of Europe’s largest .NET installations and to large sites in both the private and the public sectors.
target: Mondosoft
Mondosoft is a leading developer of enterprise search, analytics and site optimization products to make Web sites, intranets and portals easier to navigate and to provide feedback for improved site quality and efficiency.
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closed 8/27/2007 via BusinessWire

SLM Holdings, Inc., acquired VerticalFalls Software, Inc.

synopsis: SLM Holdings, Inc., a web-based software provider, announces its acquisition of selected assets of VerticalFalls Software, Inc., a producer and distributor of desktop-based software. Under the agreement, SLM purchased assets of VerticalFalls, including all trademarks, trade names and copyrights to the name VerticalFalls Software, Inc.
buyer: SLM Holdings, Inc.
SLM Holdings, Inc. provides web-based sales solutions for intelligent prospect management in outbound sales industries. The Broker's e-Vantage System is a Web-based lead-fulfillment and prospect management tool that focuses specifically on the needs of stockbrokers financial sales professionals.
target: VerticalFalls Software, Inc.
VerticalFalls Software, Inc. is a software company whose products extend the functionality and enhance the value of enterprise applications to meet industry-specific needs.
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closed 7/19/2007 via PR Newswire

facebook, acquired Parakey

synopsis: Facebook, the Internet's leading social utility, has acquired Parakey, a startup run by Blake Ross and Joe Hewitt, co-founders of Mozilla Firefox, an open-source and non-profit web browser.
buyer: facebook(FB:$5,089.00)
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
target: Parakey
Parakey is a platform for building applications that merge the best of the desktop and the Web. Like desktop applications, these applications work offline, offer more privacy than pure websites, run quickly, and integrate with your computer and its devices.
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closed 7/12/2007 via BusinessWire

Disney Interactive, acquired Junction Point Studios

synopsis: Disney Interactive Studios has Junction Point Studios, a video game development studio led by industry luminary Warren Spector. Junction Point Studios will create new video game franchises and will also bring some of Disney’s most beloved franchises to next generation gaming platforms.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.
target: Junction Point Studios
Junction Point Studios is an independent developer of innovative singleplayer and small-group multiplayer console and PC games. The company’s focus is on player-driven narrative, defined as "improvisational gameplay in the context of a strong, traditional narrative."
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closed 8/24/2007 via BusinessWire

Nuance Communications, Inc., acquired Tegic Communications, Inc.

synopsis: Nuance Communications, Inc, the world’s leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, has closed the acquisition of Tegic Communications Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.’s AOL LLC and a developer of embedded software for mobile devices. The acquisition expands Nuance’s presence in the mobile industry.
buyer: Nuance Communications, Inc.(NUAN:$1,651.51)
Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents.
target parent: Time Warner, Inc.
target: Tegic Communications, Inc.
Tegic's flagship T9® Text Input product has shipped on more than 2 billion handsets worldwide. Tegic embedded software solutions set the bar for mobile usability; making mobile communications experiences faster, easier, and more fun.
price ($mm)
$265
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/18/2007 via BusinessWire

Battery Ventures, acquired Quovadx, Inc.

synopsis: Quovadx, Inc., a global software and vertical solutions company, the Plan of Merger as amended and restated on May 4, 2007 by and between Rogue Wave Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Quartzite Holdings, Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Battery Ventures VII, L.P., and Quovadx, Inc. has been completed.
buyer: Battery Ventures
As one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, Battery Ventures has the bandwidth, industry expertise and capital to launch the next generation of category leaders. The firm has invested worldwide in over 130 companies across the communications, software and Internet/eCommerce industries.
target: Quovadx, Inc.
Quovadx, Inc. provides proven enterprise solutions for health systems, government entities and health plans. Our clinical, financial, administrative and government solutions are designed to increase IT interoperability, improve business process efficiency and leverage existing technology systems.
price($mm)[EV]
$135 [$78]
rev ($mm)
$81
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
1.0x
EV / EBITDA
14.0x
closed 1/31/2007 via PR Newswire

MICROS Systems, Inc., purchased Hospitality-Travel and Retail subsidiaries from RedSky IT

synopsis: MICROS Systems, Inc. a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hospitality-Travel and Retail subsidiaries of RedSky IT, one of the UK's premier IT application software developers.
buyer: MICROS Systems, Inc.(MCRS:$1,007.86)
MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 310,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 130 countries.
seller: RedSky IT
RedSky IT is one of the UK's principal IT application software companies. We provide focused on-demand solutions designed to meet market-specific challenges. These include: Construction, Food & Retail, Hospitality, Travel, and the Membership, Higher Education and Library sectors.
price ($mm)
$32
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 1/24/2007 via BusinessWire

SemanticSpace Technologies, acquired Arsin Corporation

synopsis: SemanticSpace Technologies, a leading global software solutions company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Arsin Corporation. Arsin is now a wholly owned subsidiary of SemanticSpace, but will retain its business focus, senior management, expert workforce, and brand identity.
buyer: SemanticSpace Technologies
SemanticSpace is a global software solutions conglomerate with a track record of providing enterprise project services, quality assurance services, and software products to Global 2000 companies. SemanticSpace has a wide array of deployable components and frameworks.
target: Arsin Corporation
Arsin provides innovative enterprise readiness testing and test automation solutions to Global 2000 companies. Arsin has a deep practice in SAP business process testing and markets a SAP regression test library and various other SAP testing solutions to reduce the time to delivery.
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closed 12/19/2006 via PR Newswire

Inxile Entertainment, acquired Line Rider

synopsis: inXile entertainment has acquired the rights to the hugely addictive 'toy' Line Rider(TM) and that the popular game will soon be available for both the Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo Wii(TM).
buyer: Inxile Entertainment
inXile entertainment is a game development company that focuses on both licensed and original intellectual properties. inXile develops for personal computers and the major console platforms. Their products include The Bard's Tale and Line Rider.
target: Line Rider
Described as a "toy" by its creator Bostjan Cadez, Line Rider allows players to construct their own track filled with as many ramps, hills, and jumps as they can imagine utilizing a pencil tool. Once the player is done creating their course, they can send a virtual sledder down the route.
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closed 11/29/2006 via BusinessWire

Snap-on Incorporated, acquired ProQuest Business Solutions

synopsis: Snap-on Incorporated has completed its acquisition of the ProQuest Business Solutions segment of ProQuest Company. Funding for the acquisition included the issuance of $305 million of commercial paper. Snap-on increased its total committed credit facilities by $250 million to $670 million, of which $352 million remains available.
buyer: Snap-on Incorporated(SNA:$2,522.40)
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage and diagnostics software.
target parent: Voyager Learning Company
target: ProQuest Business Solutions
ProQuest Business Solutions helps its customers in the automotive and powersports industries operate more effectively by providing content management, technical data and e-commerce applications.
price ($mm)
$471
rev ($mm)
$186
EBITDA ($mm)
$56
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
8.4x

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IO Turbine, Inc.
IO Turbine, Inc.
IO Turbine, Inc. is a provider of caching solutions for virtual environments. The IO Turbine software takes advantage of flash local to the server, delivering improved performance for virtualized workloads by holding data close to where it is used.
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Layerboom Systems
Layerboom Systems
Layerboom’s dynamic, open source-based virtual server cloud management solutions provide a powerful multi-tenant administration system that enables flexibility and agility in managing virtual private server cloud build-out and maintenance.
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ManageIQ, Inc.
ManageIQ, Inc.
Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, ManageIQ provides comprehensive and scalable enterprise cloud management solutions, with unified monitoring, management and automation capabilities that are quick-to-deploy and easy-to-use,
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Vordel
Vordel
Vordel's products enable enterprises to deliver APIs to cloud, mobile, and partners. Global enterprises rely on the Vordel API Server to deploy mission-critical APIs and extend existing IT infrastructure to keep up with the rapid change in mobile and cloud computing technologies.
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Dominating the market for Internet protocol-based networking equipment, Cisco provides routers and switches used to direct data, voice, and video traffic.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$46,061.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$13,190.00
EBIT ($mm)
$10,588.00
Net Income ($mm)
$8,041.00
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66639
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Ticker: EMC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. EMC helps IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset — information — in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$21,713.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$5,578.44
EBIT ($mm)
$4,050.69
Net Income ($mm)
$2,732.61
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53600
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Ticker: NTAP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NetApp
NetApp
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$6,233.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,049.40
EBIT ($mm)
$756.30
Net Income ($mm)
$605.40
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12149
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Ticker: LSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LSI Corporation
LSI Corporation
LSI is known worldwide as a storage market leader. Our silicon-to-systems solutions empower disk drives with the intelligence, flexibility, speed and reliability needed for high-capacity storage across every market segment.
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2009
rev ($mm)
$2,219.16
EBITDA ($mm)
$145.42
EBIT ($mm)
($84.78)
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5640
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Ticker: CIEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ciena Corporation
Ciena specializes in network transition. We provide the flexible platforms, intelligent software and professional services to build converged networks for enhanced services and applications.
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2008
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$902.45
EBITDA ($mm)
$79.54
EBIT ($mm)
$22.98
Net Income ($mm)
$38.89
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Datalink Corporation
Datalink Corporation
A complete data center solutions and services provider for Fortune 500 and mid-tier enterprises, Datalink transforms data centers so they become more efficient, manageable and responsive to changing business needs.
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2009
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$178.08
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.23
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($0.45)
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307
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KBS software
KBS Software provides custom software architecture, design, and development services for a wide range of companies.
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Knowledge Quest Infotech Private Limited
Knowledge Quest Infotech Private Limited
Knowledge Quest Infotech Private Limited, or KQI, is a software development company based in Pune, India. KQI has a record of developing storage software solutions for a variety of application environments and has proven execution capabilities.
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Apple, Inc.
Apple, Inc.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 70s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 80s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$156,508.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$58,446.00
EBIT ($mm)
$55,241.00
Net Income ($mm)
$41,733.00
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72800
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Ticker: MSFT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$73,723.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$30,714.00
EBIT ($mm)
$27,956.00
Net Income ($mm)
$16,978.00
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94000
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Ticker: RHT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, taking a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$1,133.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$251.29
EBIT ($mm)
$199.91
Net Income ($mm)
$146.63
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4500
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Ticker: OPESF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Opera Software
Opera Software
Opera Software makes web browsers for desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets, and connected devices such as TVs. Their business also includes mobile advertising services and solutions. Their aim is to give users the best internet experience on any device and any platform.
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2011
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$160.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$43.17
EBIT ($mm)
$37.00
Net Income ($mm)
$25.00
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DoApp, Inc.
DoApp Inc. is mobile and web applications company. Based in Minneapolis, it was founded in May 2007 by an early Google employee. The company develops consumer and business apps that help people do useful things, make them more productive, and enhance their online & mobile life.
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Google Inc.
Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$50,175.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,208.00
EBIT ($mm)
$13,336.00
Net Income ($mm)
$10,737.00
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53861
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Ticker: HPQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HP
HP
HP is an American multinational information technology corporation. It provides products, technologies, software, solutions and services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors.
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2012
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$120,357.00
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$14,456.00
EBIT ($mm)
$9,361.00
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IBM
IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company. Drawing on resources from across IBM and key IBM Business Partners, IBM offers a wide range of services, solutions and technologies that enable customers, large and small, to take full advantage of the new era of on demand business.
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2012
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$104,507.00
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$26,555.00
EBIT ($mm)
$21,879.00
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$16,604.00
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Dell, Inc.
Dell, Inc.
Dell, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports a wide range of products which are customized to individual customer requirements which include mobility products, desktop personal computers, software and peripherals, servers and networking, services and storage.
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2012
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$62,071.00
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$5,680.00
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$4,744.00
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$3,492.00
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106700
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Acer Inc.
Acer Inc.
Acer Inc. engages in the research, development, marketing, sale, and service of information technology products, and provision of e-commerce solutions. It offers desktop personal computers, notebooks, servers and storage products, LCD monitors, high-definition TVs, and more.
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De Marque
De Marque
De Marque is a company specialized in e-learning applications. They provide educational media, content, and applications available on CD-ROM and over the Internet. De Marque products are designed for schools and families, as well as for business users and the general public.
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Mastek, Ltd.
A publicly held, global IT application outsourcing company founded in 1982, Mastek (www.mastek.com) is listed on India's national stock exchange (NSE: Mastek.NS). It delivers cost-effective, quality solutions that meet customized requirements of Fortune 1000 organizations worldwide.
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2007
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$6.40
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$12.60
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ACCESS Co., Ltd.
ACCESS Co., Ltd.
ACCESS is a global provider of Internet technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets. Its NetFront browser, widely recognized as one of the most advanced Internet browsers in the world, is a cornerstone to the company's vision of enabling Internet access anywhere and on any device.
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Fortunate Bear, LLC
Fortunate Bear, LLC
Fortunate Bear is a software company dedicated to creating software for humans using the Mac and iOS platforms. Founded in 2011 by Andy Finnell, Fortunate Bear is headquartered in the San Francisco East Bay.
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Ticker: ORCL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation is the world's largest enterprise software company. The company is a leading provider of systems software, including database management, application development, and application server software.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$37,121.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,973.00
EBIT ($mm)
$14,057.00
Net Income ($mm)
$9,981.00
Employees
117229
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