M&A Deal Summary

Nuance Communications Acquires Dictaphone

On February 8, 2006, Nuance Communications acquired technology hardware company Dictaphone for 357M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nuance Communications’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Nuance Communications’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Nuance Communications’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Nuance Communications’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-02-08
Target Dictaphone
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Nuance Communications
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 357M USD

Target

Dictaphone

Stratford, Connecticut, United States
Dictaphone Corp. is a provider of communication recording systems.

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Buyer

Nuance Communications

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Software
Employees7,100
Revenue 1.5B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Nuance's corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Nuance's corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Nuance Communications is a provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Nuance technologies, applications and services enable users calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Nuance Communications was formed in 1992 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 26
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 25
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 22
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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