M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2004-01-05 |
| Target | HighJump Software |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | 3M |
| Sellers(s) | Gemini Investors |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 92,000 |
| Revenue | 24.6B USD (2024) |
3M is a diversified manufacturing and technology company that produces a variety of adhesives, abrasives, safety products, chemicals, and other goods for consumers and businesses. 3M was incorporated in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 81 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 2 of 70 |
| State: Minnesota M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 51 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-01 |
Glassbridge
New York, New York, United States Glassbridge is a provider of data storage and data security. Products include DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray disc recordable media, as well as USB flash drives, flash cards, and external hard disks; and audio and accessories, such as headphones, speakers, and accessories. GlassBridge was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-12 |
Hornell International
Gagnef, Sweden Hornell provides personal protective equipment for welders, including Speedglas auto-darkening filters, Adflo respiratory protection devices, and other innovative solutions. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Gemini Investors is a middle-market private equity firm that targets investments in growing and established businesses. Areas of interest include technology, business services, consumer services, healthcare, education, manufacturing and distribution. Gemini looks for companies with $5 to $50 million in annual revenue and typically makes investments of $3 to $8 million in the form of preferred stock and/or subordinated debt. Prospective transaction types include growth capital, recapitalization and buyout situations. Gemini Investors was formed in 1993 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 54 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 1 of 6 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 25 |
| State: Minnesota M&A | 1 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 54 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-01 |
Axcelerant
Redwood Shores, California, United States Operator of corporate broadband virtual private network related services. (Acquired by iPass) |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-01 |
TAG
Chicago, Illinois, United States TAG is a multi-vertical retail healthcare support organization. TAG offers a full range of essential business support services to consumer healthcare brands under the Aspen Dental, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers and WellNow Urgent Care trade names. TAG was founded in 1981 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Buy | $19M |
