M&A Deal Summary

Cisco Systems Acquires Scientific-Atlanta

On November 18, 2005, Cisco Systems acquired technology hardware company Scientific-Atlanta for 6.9B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cisco Systems’ 27th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Cisco Systems’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Cisco Systems’ 93rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cisco Systems’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-11-18
Target Scientific-Atlanta
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Cisco Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 6.9B USD
Advisor(s) Evercore Group (Financial)

Target

Scientific-Atlanta

Norcross, Georgia, United States
Scientific-Atlanta LLC is a provider of set-top boxes, end-to-end video distribution networks and video system integration. The combined entity creates a world class, end-to-end triple play solution for carrier networks and the digital home.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cisco Systems

San Jose, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees84,900
Revenue 57.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Cisco's corporate campus in San Jose, California.
Entrance to Cisco's corporate campus in San Jose, California.

Cisco Systems designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology (IT) industry and provides services associated with these products and their use. Cisco provides a broad line of products for transporting data, voice, and video within buildings, across campuses, and around the world. The Company's products are designed to transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate, and are installed at enterprise businesses, public institutions, telecommunications companies and other service providers, commercial businesses, and personal residences. Cisco was founded in 1984 and is based in San Jose, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 105 of 223
Sector (Technology Hardware) 27 of 40
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 101 of 215
State (Georgia) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 93 of 189
Year (2005) 11 of 12
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 133
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-09-30 Nemo Systems

Los Altos, California, United States

Nemo Systems a semiconductor company, developed major edge technology in the network memory space that will offer enhanced performance switching platforms and service modules.

Buy $13M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-11-29 Intellishield Alert Manager

United States

Intellishield Alert Manager is a web-based security intelligence service provider.

Buy -
Mergr

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