M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires Vexcel Imaging

On May 4, 2006, Microsoft acquired technology hardware company Vexcel Imaging

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 1st transaction in Austria.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-05-04
Target Vexcel Imaging
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Vexcel Imaging

Graz, Austria
Vexcel Imaging is a provider in aerial imagery data, large-format aerial cameras, and photogrammetry software. The comprehensive aerial camera portfolio provides a wide range of imaging capabilities from wide-area mapping (UltraCam Condor) to nadir (UltraCam Eagle & UltraCam Falcon) and oblique (UltraCam Osprey product line) camera systems. Vexcel Imaging was founded in 1992 and is based in Graz, Austria.

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Buyer

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 69 of 213
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 67 of 199
Country: Austria M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2006 M&A 9 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-01 Massive

New York, New York, United States

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-08 DeepMetrix

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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