M&A Deal Summary

Sybase Acquires Extended Systems

On July 29, 2005, Sybase acquired technology hardware company Extended Systems for 71M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sybase’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Sybase’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sybase’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sybase’s 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-07-29
Target Extended Systems
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Sybase
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 71M USD

Target

Extended Systems

Boise, Indiana, United States
Extended Systems, Inc. provides connectivity products which improve the performance of personal computer systems and peripheral devices.

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Buyer

Sybase

Dublin, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Software
Employees3,819
DESCRIPTION

Sybase, Inc. provides enterprise data base management, modeling and development, mobile enterprise, business intelligence and analytics, and mobile messaging solutions for individual and corporate customers in the United States and internationally.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 8
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 7
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-04-02 XcelleNet

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

XcelleNet is the preeminent provider of software-based systems for managing remote and mobile networks and systems. XcelleNet products manage communications with fixed-site remote, mobile and extranet applications as well as wireless data-enabled devices such as interactive pagers, smart-phones and PDAs. FP sold XcelleNet to Sybase in April 2004 where it is now part of Sybase's iAnywhere division.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-05 Mobile 365

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Mobile 365 is a global provider of mobile messaging and content delivery.

Buy $400M
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