M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires Compulsion Games

On June 11, 2018, Microsoft acquired digital media company Compulsion Games

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 8th transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 14th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Microsoft’s 4th transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-06-11
Target Compulsion Games
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Compulsion Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Compulsion Games, Inc. is a video game developer and publisher. Compulsion Games, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

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Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees221,000
Revenue 211.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

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 182 of 213
Sector (Digital Media) 8 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 173 of 199
State (Quebec) 4 of 4
Country (Canada) 14 of 16
Year (2018) 9 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-11 Undead Labs

Seattle, Washington, United States

Undead Labs LLC is a video game development studio. Undead Labs LLC was founded in 2009 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-18 Flipgrid

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Flipgrid, Inc. is a social learning platform. Flipgrid makes tools that allow students to record video responses for class discussions. Flipgrid, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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