M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires RenderMorphics

On February 23, 1995, Microsoft acquired software company RenderMorphics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 6th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 1995-02-23
Target RenderMorphics
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

RenderMorphics

United Kingdom
RenderMorphics Ltd. provides software services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States

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 6 of 213
Sector (Software) 6 of 113
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 199
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 14
Year (1995) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1994-11-01 One Tree Software

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

One Tree Software provides software services in NC, United states.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1995-10-17 The Blue Ribbon SoundWorks

United States

The Blue Ribbon SoundWorks, Ltd. has focused on a singular mission to create software that increases the power of sound technology and frees the creative spirit to compose and enjoy music. The Atlanta-based company also engages in development of OEM music-software products and the production and design of multimedia presentations, soundtracks and musical scores.

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