M&A Deal Summary

CNet Networks Acquires TechTracker

On September 4, 2007, CNet Networks acquired software company TechTracker

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CNet Networks’ 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is CNet Networks’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is CNet Networks’ 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-09-04
Target TechTracker
Sector Software
Buyer(s) CNet Networks
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

TechTracker

Portland, Oregon, United States
TechTracker, Inc. is a provider of continual updates for more than 100,000 software products.

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Buyer

CNet Networks

San Francisco, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1994
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

CNet is a portfolio of brands that reach close to 100 million unique visitors monthly, advising passionate consumers about everything they love. Its portfolio reaches diverse global audiences in technology, B2B, gaming, and entertainment. These iconic properties include the world’s largest tech media brand CNET, as well as GameSpot, ZDNet, Metacritic, TVGuide.com, Chowhound, and more. CNet was formed in 1994 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Oregon M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1