M&A Deal Summary

U.S. Robotics Acquires Megahertz Holding Company

On October 20, 1994, U.S. Robotics acquired technology hardware company Megahertz Holding Company for 213M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is U.S. Robotics’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is U.S. Robotics’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is U.S. Robotics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is U.S. Robotics’ 1st transaction in Utah.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1994-10-20
Target Megahertz Holding Company
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) U.S. Robotics
Deal Type Merger
Deal Value 213M USD

Target

Megahertz Holding Company

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Megahertz is a developer of modems for small computers that use credit-card-sized plug-in devices called PCMCIA cards.

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Buyer

U.S. Robotics

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Technology Hardware
DESCRIPTION

U.S. Robotics is a producer and distributor of broadband and analog modems, and wired and wireless networking solutions. U.S. Robotics was formed in 1976 and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Utah) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (1994) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
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