Adobe Systems, Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions


Adobe Systems, Inc.

345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
United States
Tel:1/408/536-6000
URL: http://www.adobe.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
ADBE - Common Stock - NASDAQ
Industry:
Software
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Adobe Systems, Inc. Deal Timeline


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Adobe Systems, Inc. M&A History


Adobe Systems Inc launches a tender offer for Omniture Inc Adobe Systems Inc launches a tender offer for  Omniture IncOct 23, 2009

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired the entire share capital of Omniture Inc (Omniture), an Orem-based developer of online business optimization software for use, management and enhancement of online, offline and multi- channel business initiatives, for USD ##.# in

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Business Catalyst Systems LLC Adobe Systems Inc acquires  Business Catalyst Systems LLCAug 31, 2009

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired Business Catalyst Systems LLC, a San Francisco- based developer of e-commerce software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires YaWah ApS Adobe Systems Inc acquires YaWah ApSSep 15, 2008

DENMARK - Adobe Systems Inc of the US acquired YaWah ApS, an Ega-based developer and retailer of prepackaged software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Virtual Ubiquity Inc (pending) Adobe Systems Inc acquires Virtual Ubiquity Inc (pending)Oct 01, 2007

US - Adobe Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire Virtual Ubiquity Inc, a provider of online word processing services. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Scene7 Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquires Scene7 IncMay 31, 2007

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired Scene# Inc, a developer of multimedia software. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Adobe Sys Software Ireland Ltd acquires a minority stake in Skysoft Co Ltd Adobe Sys Software Ireland Ltd acquires a minority stake in Skysoft Co LtdMar 23, 2007

TAIWAN - Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd, a unit of Adobe Systems Inc, acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Skysoft Co Ltd, an online music services provider, for ##.## mil Taiwanese dollars (#.### mil Euros/$# mil US).

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Serious Magic Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquires Serious Magic IncOct 19, 2006

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired Serious Magic Inc, a developer of video software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires InterAKT Adobe Systems Inc acquires InterAKTSep 05, 2006

ROMANIA - Adobe Systems Inc of the US acquired InterAKT, a Bucharest-based developer of software.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Pixmantec ApS Adobe Systems Inc acquires Pixmantec ApSJun 26, 2006

DENMARK - Adobe Systems Inc of the US, acquired Pixmantec ApS, a Copenhagen-based developer of digital imaging software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Trade and Technologies France Adobe Systems Inc acquires Trade and Technologies FranceApr 21, 2006

FRANCE - Adobe Systems Inc of the US acquired Trade & Technologies France SA, a Cedex-based developer and wholesaler of software for data transfer. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Navisware Adobe Systems Inc acquires NaviswareDec 16, 2005

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired Navisware, a developer of computer aided design and enterprise software.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Macromedia Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquires Macromedia IncDec 03, 2005

US - Adobe Systems Inc (AS) acquired Macromedia Inc (MI), a developer of Internet software and ecommerce applications, in a stock swap transaction valued at $#.### bil. AS offered #.## shares per MI share. Based on AS' closing stock

Adobe Systems Inc acquires OKYZ SA Adobe Systems Inc acquires OKYZ SADec 07, 2004

FRANCE - Adobe Systems Inc of the US acquired OKYZ SA, a Boulogne Billancourt-based developer of #D collaboration software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Yellow Dragon Software-Tech from Yellow Dragon Software Corp Adobe Systems Inc acquires Yellow Dragon Software-Tech from Yellow Dragon Software CorpNov 10, 2003

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired the technology assets of Yellow Dragon Software, a developer of XML messaging and metadata management software.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Syntrillium Software-Assets from Syntrillium Software (pending) Adobe Systems Inc acquires Syntrillium Software-Assets from Syntrillium Software (pending)May 19, 2003

US - Adobe Systems Inc agreed to acquire the technology assets of Syntrillium Software, a developer of software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Accelio Corp from Adobe Systems Canada Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquires Accelio Corp from Adobe Systems Canada IncApr 15, 2002

CANADA - Adobe Systems Inc (AS), acting as a white knight, acquired all the outstanding common stock of Accelio Corp (AC), a developer of software solutions that extend and accelerate core business processes, in exchange for ###.### mil Canadian dollars

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Fotiva Inc Adobe Systems Inc acquires Fotiva IncDec 05, 2001

US - Adobe Systems Inc acquired Fotiva Inc, a developer of digital photography software. Terms were not disclosed.

Adobe Systems Inc acquires Glassbook Inc (pending) Adobe Systems Inc acquires Glassbook Inc (pending)Aug 28, 2000

US - Adobe Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire Glassbook Inc, a developer of consumer and commercial software for the eBook market.

Lotus Development Corp(IBM) acquires Macromedia Inc-Pathware Bus from Adobe Systems Inc Lotus Development Corp(IBM) acquires Macromedia Inc-Pathware Bus from Adobe Systems IncAug 30, 1999

Lotus Development Corp, a unit of International Business Machines Corp, acquired the pathware business of Macromedia Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

Calian Technology Ltd acquires Why Interactive Inc from Adobe Systems Inc Calian Technology Ltd acquires Why Interactive Inc from Adobe Systems IncMay 20, 1999

Calian Technology Ltd acquired Why Interactive Inc, a unit of JetForm Corp, for #.# mil Canadian dollars ($#.## US mil) in cash and convertible debt.

Adobe Systems, Inc. M&A Summary


Adobe Systems, Inc. has made 28 acquisitions while taking stakes in 5 companies. Adobe Systems, Inc. has 6 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009200
2008100
2007110
2006400
2005200
2004100
2003100
2002100
2001100
2000000
1999103
1998000
1997301
1996101
1995120
1994210
1993000
1992310
1991101
1990200
Total2856

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