M&A Deal Summary

MacAndrews & Forbes Acquires Scantron

On January 1, 2007, MacAndrews & Forbes acquired software company Scantron

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is MacAndrews & Forbes’ 1st transaction in Minnesota.
Investment Fate
  • Scantron was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2019.
  • Scantron was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-01-01
Target Scantron
Sector Software
Buyer(s) MacAndrews & Forbes
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Scantron

Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Scantron's corporate headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.
Scantron's corporate headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.
Scantron is a technology and services-driven company that empowers growth through intelligent, mission-critical assessment, technology, and data capture solutions for business, education, certification, and government clients around the world. Scantron was founded in 1972 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota.

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Buyer

MacAndrews & Forbes

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated owns and operates a diverse array of businesses, tapping into the broad expertise of its management team to support the delivery of best in class products and services to end users and consumers all over the world. MacAndrews & Forbes’ businesses span a wide range of industries, from global leaders in cosmetics and digital entertainment to biotechnology and military equipment.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 15
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: Minnesota M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 14 of 14
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Panavision

Woodland Hills, California, United States

Panavision Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and rental of high quality 35-millimeter motion picture cameras, lenses, and accessories for the international film and television industries.

Buy $350M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-01 AlliedBarton Security Services

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC is a provider of superior security officer services to protect people, homes and businesses. AlliedBarton tailors security programs to meet clients’ needs with committed professionals who enhance clients’ brands. The most honored security services provider, AlliedBarton consistently delivers exceptional service which creates a differentiated experience for clients and the people they serve. More than 60,000 employees and 120 offices serve thousands of clients with levels of protection that anticipate needs and build enduring relationships.

Sell USD756M