M&A Deal Summary

Compaq Computer Acquires Digital Equipment

On January 26, 1998, Compaq Computer acquired technology hardware company Digital Equipment for 9.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Compaq Computer’s 5th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Compaq Computer’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Compaq Computer’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Compaq Computer’s 2nd transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1998-01-26
Target Digital Equipment
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Compaq Computer
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 9.6B USD

Target

Digital Equipment

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States
Digital Equipment was a supplier of networked computer systems, software and services.

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Buyer

Compaq Computer

Houston, Texas, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees63,700
DESCRIPTION

Compaq Computer Corporation is a provider of enterprise technology and solutions. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software, solutions and services, including enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, communication products, and desktop and portable personal computers that are sold in more than 200 countries.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Technology Hardware) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 6
State (Massachusetts) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (1998) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-07-01 Microcom

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Microcom is a provider of central site and remote access solutions to OEMs, Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, corporations, universities and individual mobile PC users. The company's products enable users to access and communicate with corporate Local Area Networks (LANs), the Internet, intranets and online services from remote locations. Microcom's products and technologies include modems, central site systems, OEM solutions, network security, network management, remote access and remote control software.

Buy $280M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-02-16 Zip2

Palo Alto, California, United States

Zip2 helps develop, host, and maintain consumer Web sites specifically for media companies.

Buy $307M
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