M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-02-02 |
| Target | SwiftKey |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | Microsoft |
| Sellers(s) | Octopus Investments |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 250M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Qatalyst Partners LP (Financial) |
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Microsoft develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products and services. The Company designs, manufactures, and sells devices that integrate with cloud-based services and delivers online advertising to a global audience. Products include operating systems for computing devices, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; cross-device productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games; and online advertising. Microsoft also designs and sells hardware including PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, phones, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. Microsoft offers cloud-based solutions that provide customers with software, services, platforms, and content. The Company also provides consulting and product and solution support services, and trains and certifies computer system integrators and developers. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 160 of 214 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 45 of 57 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 150 of 200 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 8 of 14 |
| Year (2016) | 2 of 8 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 18 of 33 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-19 |
MinecraftEdu
New York, New York, United States MinecraftEdu is a school-ready remix of the original smash hit game Minecraft. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-24 |
Xamarin
San Francisco, California, United States Xamarin, Inc. is an enterprise mobility solution and a mobile application development platform that enables native iOS and Android development in C#. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.3B GBP |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Octopus Investments Limited is a private equity group that invests in lower middle-market UK based companies. Octopus looks to invest in buyouts, buy-ins, industry consolidations, and situations requiring development capital. Octopus' target investment size is £250k to £5 million in sectors such as business services, food/beverage, education and training, environmental services, media, marketing, healthcare, consumer, retail, leisure, and manufacturing. The Firm seeks businesses with a sustainable competitive advantage, whether through a unique product, IP, brand names or trade marks. Octopus Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 27 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 4 of 7 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 7 of 16 |
| Country (United Kingdom) | 14 of 25 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-03 |
Anglo European Import Export
Manchester, United Kingdom Anglo European Import Export Ltd. is a suppliers of specialist steel sections for window and door reinforcement. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-21 |
Callstream
Henley-In-Arden, United Kingdom Callstream Ltd. is a provider of cloud-based call management technology to the insurance, travel and retail markets. A fast growing, independent company Callstream prides its self on proactively working with its clients, continually assisting them to operate efficiently. |
Sell | - |
