M&A Deal Summary

Slovak Telekom a. s. Acquires Zoznam s.r.o.

On August 1, 2005, Slovak Telekom a. s. acquired internet software and services company Zoznam s.r.o. from Benson Oak

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Slovak Telekom a. s.’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Slovak Telekom a. s.’s 1st transaction in Slovakia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-08-01
Target Zoznam s.r.o.
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Slovak Telekom a. s.
Sellers(s) Benson Oak
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Zoznam s.r.o.

Bratislava, Slovakia
Zoznam, Slovakia’s operates an internet portal and offers unique content, auction mini-sites, games and Slovakia’s online business directory.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Slovak Telekom a. s.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Slovak Telekom, a. s. is a provider of voice and data services through fixed and mobile telecommunication networks to residents and corporate clients.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Slovakia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Benson Oak

Prague, Czech Republic

Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1991
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Benson Oak Capital is an independent private equity firm focused on investing in 'leading' small to medium-size enterprises in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Firm looks to invest €5 to €30 million to support buyout and control growth equity transactions. Benson Oak was formed in 1991 and is based in Prague.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 5
Country: Slovakia M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 Zoznam s.r.o.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Zoznam, Slovakia’s operates an internet portal and offers unique content, auction mini-sites, games and Slovakia’s online business directory.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-14 ETA a.s

Hlinsko, Czech Republic

ETA a.s is a manufacturer and distributor of electrical household appliances for customers in Czech Republic and internationally.

Buy -