M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-01-10 |
| Target | Alias Systems |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Autodesk |
| Sellers(s) | Accel-KKR |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 182M USD |
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Autodesk is a provider of design software for customers in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, digital media, consumer, and entertainment industries. Autodesk's sophisticated software products enable customers to experience their ideas before they are real. Customers are able to imagine, design, and create their ideas by visualizing, simulating and analyzing real-world performance early in the design process by creating and manipulating digital prototypes. Autodesk's professional software products are sold globally, both directly to customers and through a network of resellers and distributors. Additionally, the Company sells a line of consumer products for digital art, personal design and creativity, and home design. Autodesk was founded in 1982 and is based in San Rafael, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 61 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 8 of 37 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 11 of 55 |
| State: Ontario M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 2 of 5 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 20 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-16 |
Colorfront
Budapest, Hungary Colorfront Ltd. a developer of color correction technology for film studios and digital film laboratories. Colorfront, a privately held company based in Budapest |
Buy | $15M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-06 |
Robobat
Grenoble, France Robobat provides software for structural engineering analysis, design, and steel and concrete detailing. Robobat was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Grenoble, France. |
Buy | $33M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Accel-KKR is a private equity firm that seeks control and growth-oriented investments in middle-market technology companies. The Firm targets investments in public and private companies with revenues ranging from $15 to $150 million. Accel-KKR pursues transactions across multiple segments of the technology industry, including software, hardware and internet technologies, and IT enabled services. Accel-KKR's first fund was created in 2000 by Accel Partners and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. to invest in technology assets and businesses that were outside of each firm's core focus. Accel-KKR is based in Menlo Park, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 56 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 2 of 23 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 2 of 29 |
| State: Ontario M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 11 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-07 |
CRS Retail Systems
New York, New York, United States CRS Retail Systems ("CRS") provided retail management software, hardware and services to help its customers drive sales, improve customer service and reduce operating costs, all with more ease and flexibility. With more than 100,000 in-store systems installed in 32 countries and 10 languages, CRS was a trusted leader in the retail industry. |
Sell | $121M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-16 |
iTradeNetwork
Pleasanton, California, United States iTradeNetwork is an on-demand solutions provider for the Foodservice and Retail industries. The company is focused on providing the most efficient solution for the entire supply chain from beginning to end. iTradeNetwork provides integrated solutions that fully manage demand forecast planning, promotional planning, buy/sell transactions from placement through transportation, delivery, and payment. |
Buy | - |
