M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-02-23 |
| Target | Rent.com |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | eBay |
| Sellers(s) | Rosewood Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 415M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Siemer & Associates LLC (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Employees | 12,300 |
| Revenue | 10.1B USD (2023) |
eBay is an online retailer and provider of auction tools and services. eBay enables global commerce and payments on behalf of users, merchants, retailers and brands of all sizes. The technologies and services eBay provides are designed to enable users and merchants worldwide to organize and offer their inventory for sale and buyers to find, buy and pay for it virtually anytime and anywhere. eBay was incorporated in 1995 and is based in San Jose, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 68 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 13 of 46 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 12 of 58 |
| State (California) | 7 of 20 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 37 |
| Year (2005) | 2 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-13 |
ProStores
San Jose, California, United States Kurant Corporation provides software that enables small businesses to conduct business online through dynamic, interactive Web sites. StoreSense™, its flagship product, is a comprehensive e-commerce platform that allows companies to easily add commerce to an existing Web site or create a sophisticated Web Store including: inventory management, supplier communication and integration with QuickBooks™. StoreSense™ is delivered to small businesses through Kurant's global resellers that include financial service organizations, Web hosting companies and trusted small business partners. Incorporated in 1998, San Francisco-based Kurant is privately held. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-18 |
LoQUo.com
Barcelona, Spain LoQUo.com, founded in Barcelona in 2002 by Ubaldo Huerta, is a leading community-focused classifieds site in Spain. A local online meeting place, LoQUo specializes in housing, personals, employment, jobs and practical items for sale. LoQUo offers multiple city sites in Spain and other European countries. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 600M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Rosewood Capital is a private equity firm that targets investments in consumer related industries. Examples include branded consumer products and services, retail, restaurant chains, financial services, and outsourced business services. Investment proceeds are typically used to finance growth or provide liquidity for shareholders. Rosewood Capital was formed in 1985 and is based in San Francisco.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 12 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 5 |
| State (California) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 12 |
| Year (2005) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-14 |
Hooked on Phonics
Santa Ana, California, United States Hooked on Phonics is a developer of home learning solutions for children and families. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-18 |
Under Armour
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Under Armour is a designer and producer of performance sports apparel, shoes, as well as sporting goods equipment and accessories. Under Armour was founded in 1996 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. |
Sell | - |
