M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires MongoMusic

On September 13, 2000, Microsoft acquired internet software and services company MongoMusic

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 10th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 35th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 9th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2000-09-13
Target MongoMusic
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

MongoMusic

Redwood City, California, United States
MongoMusic Inc., a leading innovator in digital music infrastructure noted for its strong collaborative approach with record labels and artists.

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Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States

Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees228,000
Revenue 245.1B USD (2024)
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 41 of 213
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 10 of 57
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 39 of 199
State: California M&A 9 of 57
Country: United States M&A 35 of 153
Year: 2000 M&A 5 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-07-18 CareerBuilder

Chicago, Illinois, United States

CareerBuilder provides comprehensive online recruiting products and services for job seekers and employers and has uniquely syndicated its trademarked technology and content to create a network of private-label career sites. CareerBuilder was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
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.

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