M&A Deal Summary

Autodesk Acquires Discreet Logic

On March 16, 1999, Autodesk acquired technology hardware company Discreet Logic

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Autodesk’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Autodesk’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Autodesk’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1999-03-16
Target Discreet Logic
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Autodesk
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Discreet Logic

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Discreet Logic, Inc. develops advanced systems and new media software used in the creation of digital imagery and serves three key markets: visual effects, editing and production. Discreet products are used to develop imagery for video, broadcast, HDTV, the web, new media.

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Buyer

Autodesk

San Rafael, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Software
Employees12,600
Revenue 5.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Autodesk's corporate headquarters in Mill Valley, California.
Entrance to Autodesk's corporate headquarters in Mill Valley, California.

Autodesk is a provider of design software for customers in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, digital media, consumer, and entertainment industries. Autodesk's sophisticated software products enable customers to experience their ideas before they are real. Customers are able to imagine, design, and create their ideas by visualizing, simulating and analyzing real-world performance early in the design process by creating and manipulating digital prototypes. Autodesk's professional software products are sold globally, both directly to customers and through a network of resellers and distributors. Additionally, the Company sells a line of consumer products for digital art, personal design and creativity, and home design. Autodesk was founded in 1982 and is based in San Rafael, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 60
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 54
State (Quebec) 1 of 3
Country (Canada) 1 of 5
Year (1999) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-03-31 Softdesk

Henniker, New Hampshire, United States

Softdesk, Inc., a software developer, produces architecture, engineering, and construction application software.

Buy $72M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-01-24 Gentry Systems

Webster Groves, Missouri, United States

Gentry Systems, Inc., a supplier of specialized software tools and services to over 300 companies in 11 countries in the electric utility industry.

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