M&A Deal Summary

Bibliotheca Acquires 3M - North American Library Systems Business

On October 6, 2015, Bibliotheca acquired information technology company 3M - North American Library Systems Business from 3M

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bibliotheca’s 2nd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Bibliotheca’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bibliotheca’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-10-06
Target 3M - North American Library Systems Business
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Bibliotheca
Sellers(s) 3M
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

3M - North American Library Systems Business

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
3M Library Systems business delivers circulation management solutions to library customers with on-premise hardware and software, maintenance and service, and an emerging cloud-based digital lending platform.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bibliotheca

Rotkreuz, Switzerland
Category Company
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Bibliotheca is a global provider of practical, scalable RFID solutions. Based on BiblioChip technology, Bibliotheca's RFID solutions offer integration with ILS systems for optimal staff efficiency as well as easy-to-use, intuitive user interfaces for both patrons and staff. Bibliotheca is based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-01 Trion AG

Dubendorf, Switzerland

Trion AG manufacturers Automated Materials Handling (AMH) solutions designed specifically for libraries. Trion AG was formed in 1999 and is based in Dubendorf, Switzerland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-30 Traceless Authentication Group

Rochester, New York, United States

Traceless Authentication Group is a library systems solutions company serving over 30,000 libraries worldwide. Traceless engages in anti-counterfeiting and diversion control to global clientele including customers in the pharmaceuticals, spirits, and apparel industries.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

3M

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Diversified
Employees92,000
Revenue 32.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

3M is a diversified manufacturing and technology company. The Company produces a variety of adhesives, abrasives, safety products, chemicals, and other goods for consumers and businesses. 3M was incorporated in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 19
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 9 of 18
State (Minnesota) 3 of 11
Country (United States) 9 of 17
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-03 Capital Safety

Red Wing, Minnesota, United States

Capital Safety, Inc. is a provider of fall protection equipment for people working at height in a wide range of end user sectors including manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and utilities.

Buy $2.5B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-20 3m - Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives Business

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

3M’s Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives business is a provider of pressurized polyurethane foam adhesive formulations and systems into the residential roofing, commercial roofing and insulation and industrial foam segments in the United States.

Sell -
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