M&A Deal Summary

Electronic Arts Acquires Maxis Software

On June 4, 1997, Electronic Arts acquired digital media company Maxis Software for 125M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 5th transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 9th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1997-06-04
Target Maxis Software
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Electronic Arts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 125M USD

Target

Maxis Software

Emeryville, California, United States
website
Maxis Software, Inc. is a video game development company.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Electronic Arts

Redwood City, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Digital Media
Employees13,400
Revenue 7.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.

Electronic Arts is a producer of video games. Electronic Arts develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. Electronic Arts was founded in 1982 and is based in Redwood City, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 46
Sector (Digital Media) 5 of 34
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 42
State (California) 1 of 11
Country (United States) 3 of 23
Year (1997) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 9 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1996-04-08 Vision Software Pty.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Vision Software Pty. Ltd. is a distributor of entertainment software.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-04-02 Tiburon Entertainment

Maitland, Florida, United States

Tiburon Entertainment, Inc. is a video game development studio.

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