M&A Deal Summary

Canon Acquires Axis

On February 10, 2015, Canon acquired technology hardware company Axis for 23.6B SEK

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Canon’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Canon’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Canon’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-02-10
Target Axis
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Canon
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 23.6B SEK

Target

Axis

Lund, Sweden
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. The company drives the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network. It has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets. Axis was formed in 1984 and is based in Lund, Sweden.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Canon

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1933
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees184,034
Revenue 4.03T JPY (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Canon is a manufacturing company. The Office segment develops, manufactures and sells office complex machines and copiers, personal copiers, laser complex machines and printers, digital production printing systems, business high-speed continuous printers, wide format printers and document solutions. Canon was incorporated in 1933 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
Country (Sweden) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 1 of 1
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