M&A Deal Summary

EXFO Acquires Aito Technologies Oy

On June 19, 2014, EXFO acquired software company Aito Technologies Oy

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EXFO’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is EXFO’s 2nd transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-06-19
Target Aito Technologies Oy
Sector Software
Buyer(s) EXFO
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aito Technologies Oy

Espoo, Finland
Aito Technologies offers out-of-the-box customer experience analytics software that unifies business, network, product and customer data for real-time analysis, discovery, reaction and decision support for a wide range of users and decision-makers within a wireless operator organization.

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Buyer

EXFO

Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees1,814
Revenue 267M USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

EXFO is a provider of next-generation test, service assurance and end-to-end quality of experience solutions for mobile and fixed network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. EXFO’s intelligent solutions with contextually relevant analytics improve end-user quality of experience, enhance network performance and drive operational efficiencies throughout the network and service delivery lifecycle. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, IMS, video, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, OTN, FTTx, xDSL and various optical technologies accounting for more than 38% of the global portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO was founded in 1985 and is based in Quebec, Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 14
Sector (Software) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 13
Country (Finland) 2 of 2
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-12 NetHawk Oyj

Oulu, Finland

NetHawk Oyj is a provider of analyzers, simulators and monitoring systems. NetHawk products and systems are used in the development and operation of telecommunications networks by leading communications equipment manufacturers and operators worldwide.

Buy €37M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-31 Absolute Analysis - Optical RF Test Technology

Newbury Park, California, United States

Absolute Analysis, Inc. - Optical RF Test Technology is a provider of radio frequency (RF) testing for fiber-based radio access networks (RANs).

Buy $8M
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