M&A Deal Summary

Aurora Networks Acquires Harmonic - Optical Transmission Equipment Business

On February 19, 2013, Aurora Networks acquired technology hardware company Harmonic - Optical Transmission Equipment Business from Harmonic for 46M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aurora Networks’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Aurora Networks’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aurora Networks’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Aurora Networks’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-02-19
Target Harmonic - Optical Transmission Equipment Business
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Aurora Networks
Sellers(s) Harmonic
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 46M USD

Target

Harmonic - Optical Transmission Equipment Business

San Jose, California, United States
Harmonic, Inc. - Optical Transmission Equipment Business is a manufacture of communication equipment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aurora Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Aurora Networks is the only pure-play optical transport solution provider focused solely on cable network operators. The company’s broad array of optical network products and technology includes optical transmitters, node platforms and Ethernet equipment that deliver enhanced services and greater bandwidth to subscribers while reducing the cable operator’s total cost of ownership.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Harmonic

San Jose, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees1,299
Revenue 608M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Harmonic is a provider of video servers, shared storage, and content management products and services. Harmonic was founded in 1988 and is based in San Jose, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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