Add-on Acquisition • Internet Software and Services

Kakao Acquires Daum Communications

On May 26, 2014, Kakao acquired internet software and services company Daum Communications for 3.3B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Kakao’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Kakao’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kakao’s 1st transaction in South Korea.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 26, 2014
Target Daum Communications
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Kakao
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3.3B USD

Target Company

Daum Communications

Jeju, South Korea
Daum Communications Corp. is a provider of on-line advertising and transaction services.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Kakao

Jeju, South Korea

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees17,117
Revenue 7.87T KRW (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Kakao is a mobile lifestyle company provider of web-based mail services through messaging apps. Kakao was founded in 1995 and is based in Jeju, South Korea.


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Sector: Internet Software and Services 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 3
Country: South Korea 1 of 2
Year: 2014 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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