M&A Deal Summary

Apple Acquires Akonia Holographics

On August 30, 2018, Apple acquired technology hardware company Akonia Holographics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Apple’s 13th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Apple’s 62nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Apple’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-08-30
Target Akonia Holographics
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Apple
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Akonia Holographics

Longmont, Colorado, United States
Akonia Holographics LLC is a maker of displays for augmented-reality glasses based on holography. After achieving revolutionary advances in holographic data storage, company are now supporting the burgeoning Augmented Reality (AR) headset market. The Akonia HoloMirror technology has already demonstrated single layer transparent display performance which exceeds that of any other commercial technology, and the Akonia technology roadmap identifies a series of breakthroughs that will continue this trend for years to come.

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Buyer

Apple

Cupertino, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees164,000
Revenue 383.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Apple is a diversified technology company offering technology hardware, software, and media. Apple sells a line of computers, cell phones, tablets - as well as manages an ecosystem of apps. Apple was founded in 1977 and is based in Cupertino, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 93 of 111
Sector (Technology Hardware) 13 of 15
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 93 of 110
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 62 of 71
Year (2018) 4 of 4
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