Cross Border m&a deals in IT and ICT
M&A transactions in information technology
Cross border m&a is the core business of Corporate Finance in Europe. Opportunities are created in the development of the European market. On selling a business it makes more sense to work with a wider area like Europe instead of your own country. As we are monitoring the IT market continuously we find remarkable cross border m&a deals which are of any importance. In this section some recent m&a deals which could be of any importance to your strategic plans. The latest deals also have some comments included.
If you already are convinced of the concept of cross border M&A don’t hesitate to contact us by email or phone.
2010 Cross Border M&A Deal in IT software
The m&a transaction will enable comScore to expand its business to the European continent. The technology used by Nedstat also will strengthen the software platform from comSore. The 100% acquisition was closed on 1 September 2010.
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Acquirer |
comScore Inc. |
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Country Acquirer |
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United States |
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Target |
Nedstat BV |
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Country target |
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Netherlands |
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Purchase price |
$36.7 million |
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Industry |
Software – Internet Marketing Intelligence |
2010 M&A transaction in IT software by Private Equity Firm
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Acquirer |
Axentum Capital AG |
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Country Acquirer |
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Switzerland |
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Target |
Bowe Systec Group |
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Country target |
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Germany |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
Software – Enterprise Applications |
2010 M&A deal in IT networking and infrastructure
The cross border transaction will enable Atea to strengthen its offering in product sales, services, mobility and print/copy business. The recent m&a deal will also to increase the customer base and sales force in the mid-market segment in Sweden. The deal was completed on 9 Augustus 2010.
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Acquirer |
Atea ASA |
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Country Acquirer |
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Norway |
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Target |
Portal AB |
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Country target |
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Sweden |
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Purchase price |
$16.03 million |
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Industry |
IT – networking infrastructure |
2007
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Acquirer |
Tiger Global Management |
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Country Acquirer |
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USA |
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Target |
Jobs.ch |
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Country target |
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Switzerland |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
2007
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Acquirer |
Net AG |
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Country Acquirer |
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Germany |
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Target |
Micronet SA |
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Country target |
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Spain |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
2007
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Acquirer |
WM-data |
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Country Acquirer |
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Sweden |
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Target |
Pentacomp |
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Country target |
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Poland |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
2007
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Acquirer |
Argo Capital Management |
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Country Acquirer |
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UK |
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Target |
Webstep |
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Country target |
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Norway |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
2007
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Acquirer |
Eltel Group |
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Country Acquirer |
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Finland |
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Target |
TKC. Sp. z.o.o. |
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Country target |
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Poland |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
2005
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Acquirer |
Data Respons ASA |
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Country Acquirer |
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Norway |
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Target |
Embedit AS |
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Country target |
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Denmark |
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Purchase price |
Undisclosed |
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Industry |
IT Services |
