M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires LinkedIn

On June 13, 2016, Microsoft acquired internet software and services company LinkedIn for 26.2B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 47th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Microsoft’s 115th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 39th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-06-13
Target LinkedIn
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26.2B USD
Advisor(s) Qatalyst Partners LP
Allen & Company (Financial)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Legal)

Target

LinkedIn

Mountain View, California, United States
website
LinkedIn is an online professional social network that offers tools to access business connections. LinkedIn was formed in 2002 and is based in Mountain View, California.

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Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees221,000
Revenue 211.9B USD (2023)
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 161 of 212
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 47 of 57
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 152 of 199
State (California) 39 of 57
Country (United States) 115 of 153
Year (2016) 5 of 8
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 33
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Casalecchio di Reno, Italy

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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