M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires GitHub

On June 4, 2018, Microsoft acquired internet software and services company GitHub for 7.5B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 52nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Microsoft’s 130th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 47th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-06-04
Target GitHub
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 7.5B USD
Advisor(s) Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Fenwick & West (Legal)

Target

GitHub

San Francisco, California, United States
GitHub a provider of code hosting services. GitHub makes it easier for developers to work together and solve challenging problems. GitHub was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States

Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees228,000
Revenue 245.1B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 178 of 213
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 52 of 57
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 169 of 199
State: California M&A 47 of 57
Country: United States M&A 130 of 153
Year: 2018 M&A 5 of 12
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 33
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