AlphaSmart - Ownership and Business Overview

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AlphaSmart Ownership

Who owns AlphaSmart?

AlphaSmart is owned by Renaissance Learning. It was acquired on June 27, 2005.

Was AlphaSmart formerly PE-backed?

Yes. AlphaSmart was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

AlphaSmart Business Overview

Where is AlphaSmart headquartered?

AlphaSmart is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

What sector is AlphaSmart in?

AlphaSmart is a technology hardware company.

When was AlphaSmart founded?

AlphaSmart was founded in 1992.

Technology Hardware M&A Summary in 2005

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, technology hardware ranked 20 in number of deals in 2005. The largest technology hardware acquisition in 2005 was Scientific-Atlanta - which was acquired by Cisco Systems for $6.9B.

Join Mergr to view all 74 acquisitions of technology hardware companies in 2005, including 8 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 66 by strategics.

AlphaSmart, Inc.

973 University Avenue,
Los Gatos, California 95032
United States,
(408) 355-1000
www.neo-direct.com

AlphaSmart provides portable computer companion products that complement PCs in the classroom and help teachers become more productive.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Technology Hardware

Established

1992

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