M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2008-03-14 |
| Target | 90 Degree Software |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Microsoft |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin (Legal) |
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Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 96 of 213 |
| Sector (Software) | 68 of 113 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 93 of 199 |
| State (British Columbia) | 2 of 4 |
| Country (Canada) | 9 of 16 |
| Year (2008) | 7 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-14 |
Rapt
San Francisco, California, United States Rapt Inc. is the industry standard in advertising yield management solutions. Rapt helps advertising supported businesses realize full value from their media assets through a unique combination of technology, services, and market insight. Rapt’s technology enables media companies to better price, predict, and provision advertising assets; Rapt’s services help drive best-practice yield strategy and operations; and Rapt’s information and data offerings deliver unique insight into supply, demand, and value dynamics across the digital media industry. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-20 |
Komoku
Columbia, Maryland, United States Komoku Inc., a provider of advanced rootkit security detection solutions. Microsoft expects to add Komoku’s functionality into upcoming versions of the Forefront line of enterprise security products and Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft’s all-in-one PC care solution. “Komoku has been a leader in the area of rootkit detection, doing work for ultra security-conscious customers such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD),” said Ryan Hamlin, general manager, Access and Security Division, Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. “Komoku’s cutting-edge expertise and technology will benefit our customers by adding to the robust protection of our anti-malware solutions and help maintain our leading position in anti-malware research and development.” |
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