M&A Deal Summary

ModusLink Global Solutions Acquires Modus Media

On August 2, 2004, ModusLink Global Solutions acquired information technology company Modus Media for 158M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ModusLink Global Solutions’ 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is ModusLink Global Solutions’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ModusLink Global Solutions’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is ModusLink Global Solutions’ 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-08-02
Target Modus Media
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) ModusLink Global Solutions
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 158M USD

Target

Modus Media

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States
Modus Media, Inc. is a provider in delivering integrated supply chain management services to companies in the hardware, software, telecommunications, broadband and wireless industries.

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Buyer

ModusLink Global Solutions

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Transportation
Employees2,500
Revenue 561M USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. is a supply chain and logistics services that are designed to improve clients’ revenue, cost, sustainability and customer experience objectives.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 5
Year (2004) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-02-19 AltaVista

Palo Alto, California, United States

AltaVista was a search engine that was widely used in the early stages of the internet. It was formed in 1995 and was shut down in 2013.

Sell $140M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-12-07 Tech for Less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Tech for Less is a leading purchaser, processor, and seller of customer-returned consumer electronic and technology products. The company sells items such as laptop computers, monitors, MP3 players, digital cameras, high-end servers, and flat screen televisions to thousands of customers throughout North America.

Buy $30M
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