M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2000-12-21 |
| Target | Great Plains Software |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Microsoft |
| Sellers(s) | Innova Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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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 | 43 of 213 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 30 of 113 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 41 of 199 |
| Country: Poland M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2000 M&A | 7 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-18 |
Pacific Microsonics
Union City, Colorado, United States Pacific Microsonics Inc. (PMI), the developer of HDCD digital audio technology. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-30 |
NCompass Labs
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada NCompass Labs offers NCompass Resolution, the enterprise-strength Web content management system for the Microsoft platform. With NCompass Resolution, companies can quickly deploy strategic Web applications -- from personalized e-commerce Internet sites to global intranet sites. Resolution combines complete content contribution and delivery features with template-based publishing and centralized site management, while scaling to meet the needs of enterprise deployments. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.6B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Innova Capital is a private equity firm focused on investment opportunities in Central Europe. Innova generally looks to invest in businesses operating in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, however the firm will also consider companies operating in bordering areas, such as the Nordic Countries, as well as Germany and Austria. Target sectors include business services, specialist media, financial services, and telecom. Innova seeks to commit between €25 to €40 million of equity capital per transaction. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Innova Capital was formed in 1994 and is based in Warsaw, Poland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 30 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 12 |
| Country: Poland M&A | 2 of 21 |
| Year: 2000 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-01 |
BillBird SA
Cracow, Poland BillBird.pl SA offers a package of professional products for all participants of the payment handling process. The company launched MojeRachunki.pl, an electronic bill presentment and payment Web service that allows clients to have all their monthly bills paid by BillBird. The company is a part of GTECH LOTTOMATICA corporation, the world’s biggest lottery services company. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-01 |
Liberty Poland SA
Bytom, Poland The leading GSM retailer with 125 stores throughout the Poland. In 2001, Innova funds acquired a 38% interest to expand GSM subscriptions, cellular phones and accessories distribution as well as cellular phones service and repairs. |
Buy | - |
