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Microsoft Acquires The MESA Group

On April 28, 1998, Microsoft acquired software company The MESA Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 14th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 3rd transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1998-04-28
Target The MESA Group
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The MESA Group

Newton, Massachusetts, United States
The MESA Group Inc. provides breakthrough technology for cross-platform, cross-enterprise collaboration, migration and coexistence of e-mail/groupware. MESA offers a full complement of products and services based on its industry-leading JumpStart methodology, which is widely used by major corporations for both migration and coexistence between information systems that include Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange and the Internet. The company's portfolio of products is marketed and supported through strategic partners, resellers and service providers, as well as directly by MESA.

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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.
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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 22 of 213
Sector: Software M&A 14 of 113
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 21 of 199
State: Massachusetts M&A 3 of 14
Country: United States M&A 19 of 153
Year: 1998 M&A 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-04-09 Firefly Network

McLean, Vermont, United States

Firefly Network, a developer of Internet software customizing web sites to user preferences.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-06-15 Softimage

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Softimage develops 3D technology used in customer-centric solutions that enable professionals in the games, film and television industry to realize their creative vision. Its flagship product, SOFTIMAGE|XSI, is an extensible 3D animation software solution built on the most modern architecture in the industry and is used by media and entertainment companies.

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