M&A Deal Summary

Sony Acquires Softkinetic Systems S.A.

On October 8, 2015, Sony acquired software company Softkinetic Systems S.A.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sony’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Sony’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-10-08
Target Softkinetic Systems S.A.
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Sony
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Softkinetic Systems S.A.

Brussels, Belgium
Softkinetic produces time-of-flight ("ToF") range image sensor technology, as well as related systems and software.

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Buyer

Sony

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Electronics
Employees112,300
Revenue 12.96T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Sony's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Entrance to Sony's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Sony is a global company operating in the fields of electronics, entertainment, and technology. The Company operates across various business segments, including electronics, gaming, music, movies, and financial services, offering a diverse range of high-quality products and services to customers worldwide. Sony was founded in 1946 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 16
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 9
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 2
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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