M&A Deal Summary

Extreme Networks Acquires Zebra Technologies - Wireless LAN Business

On September 14, 2016, Extreme Networks acquired technology hardware company Zebra Technologies - Wireless LAN Business from Zebra Technologies for 55M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Extreme Networks’ 3rd transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Extreme Networks’ 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Extreme Networks’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Extreme Networks’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-09-14
Target Zebra Technologies - Wireless LAN Business
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Extreme Networks
Sellers(s) Zebra Technologies
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 55M USD

Target

Zebra Technologies - Wireless LAN Business

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Zebra Technologies Corp. - Wireless LAN Business is a manufacture of communication equipment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Extreme Networks

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees2,849
Revenue 1.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Extreme Networks' corporate headquarters in San Jose, California.
Extreme Networks' corporate headquarters in San Jose, California.

Extreme Networks is a provider of network infrastructure equipment and services for enterprises and data centers. The Company delivers software-driven networking solutions that help IT departments deliver stronger connections with customers, partners and employees. Extreme Networks was founded in 1996 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector (Technology Hardware) 3 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 4
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 8
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-12 Enterasys Networks

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Enterasys Networks is a provider of Secure Networks for enterprise customers. Enterasys' innovative network infrastructure offerings deliver the security, productivity and adaptability benefits required by Global 2000 organizations, coupled with the industry's strongest service and support.

Buy $180M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-07 Avaya - Networking Business

Santa Clara, California, United States

Avaya, Inc. - Networking Business is a provider of communication services in US.

Buy $100M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Zebra Technologies

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees9,750
Revenue 4.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Zebra's corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Entrance to Zebra's corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Zebra Technologies is a manufacturer of thermal bar code label and receipt printers, RFID smart label printer/encoders, card and kiosk printers. Zebra Technologies was founded in 1969 and is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-15 Motorola Solutions - Enterprise Business

Illinois, United States

Motorola’s Enterprise business is a provider of mobile computing and advanced data capture communications technologies and services.

Buy $3.5B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-05 Xplore Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States

Xplore Technologies Corp. is a producer of rugged tablets. Xplore tablets are among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class, withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme, and feature competitive pricing and significant ROI. Xplore Technologies Corp. was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Buy $90M