Canon Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions


Canon Inc.

3-30-2, Shimomaruko
Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501
Japan
Tel:81/3/3758/2111
URL: http://www.canon.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
7751 - Ordinary Shares - Tokyo
Other Symbol & Exchange:
CAJ - ADR - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Canon Inc. Company Snapshot

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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

Canon Inc. M&A History


Canon Inc intends to acquire Oce NV Canon Inc intends to acquire  Oce NVNov 16, 2009

NETHERLANDS - Canon Inc of Japan planned to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Oce NV, a Venlo-based developer of workflow software, for EUR #.# (USD ##.###) in cash per share, or a

Canon Electronics Inc acquires remaining interest in Asia Pacific System Research from Canon Inc (pending) Canon Electronics Inc acquires remaining interest in  Asia Pacific System Research from Canon Inc (pending)Nov 11, 2009

JAPAN - Canon Electronics Inc (Canon), agreed to acquire the remaining ##.##% stake, or #.## mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Asia Pacific System Research Co Ltd (Asia), a Toshima, Tokyo-based developer of computer

Canon Europa NV intends to purchase remaining interest in Canon (Schweiz) AG from Canon Inc Canon Europa NV intends to purchase remaining interest in  Canon (Schweiz) AG from Canon IncSep 17, 2009

SWITZERLAND - Canon Europa NV (Canon Europa), a unit of Canon Inc planned to launch tender offer to acquire the remaining #.#% stake or #.## mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Canon (Schweiz) AG (Canon

Canon Europa NV acquires a minority stake in IRIS Group SA Canon Europa NV acquires a minority stake in  IRIS Group SAJul 16, 2009

NETHERLANDS - Canon Europa NV a unit of Canon Inc acquired a ##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares in Image Recognition Integrated Systems Group SA {IRIS Group SA}, a Louvain La Neuve-based developer of software, from - Ackermans & Van

Canon USA Inc acquires Virtual Imaging Inc Canon USA Inc acquires Virtual Imaging IncApr 02, 2009

US - Canon USA Inc, a unit of Canon Inc, acquired Virtual Imaging Inc, a Deerfield Beach-based manufacturer of diagnostic imaging solutions and medical systems integrator.

Canon Marketing Japan Inc acquires NRI Learning Network Ltd from Nomura Research Inst Ltd Canon Marketing Japan Inc acquires NRI Learning Network Ltd from Nomura Research Inst LtdApr 01, 2009

JAPAN - Canon Marketing Japan Inc, a majority owned unit of Canon Inc, acquired the entire share capital of NRI Learning Network Ltd (NLN), a provider of information technology, and management training services, from Nomura Research Institute Ltd (NRI), a wholly

Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires Saxocom Buero- & Informations Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires Saxocom Buero- & InformationsMar 01, 2009

GERMANY - Canon Deutschland GmbH, a unit of Canon Inc, acquired Saxocom Buero- & Informationssysteme AG (Saxocom), a Dresden-based provider of printing and information technology services. On completion, Saxocom was reanamed Canon Business Center Region Dresden - operated by Saxocom.

CIBER Inc acquires Canon Technology Solutions Inc from Canon Inc CIBER Inc acquires Canon Technology Solutions Inc from Canon IncJan 30, 2009

US - CIBER Inc acquired Canon Technology Solutions Inc, a unit of Cannon Inc's Cannon USA Inc subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.

Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires a minority stake in druckerfachmann.de AG (pending) Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires a minority stake in druckerfachmann.de AG (pending)Jan 12, 2009

GERMANY - Canon Deutschland GmbH, a wholly-owned unit of Canon Inc, planned to acquire a ##% stake in druckerfachmann.de AG, a Berlin-based provider of printing solutions.

AIS Inc acquires Solution Service Inc from Canon Inc AIS Inc acquires Solution Service Inc from Canon IncJan 01, 2009

JAPAN AIS Inc, a unit of Canon Marketing Japan Inc's (CMJ) subsidiary, Canon IT Solutions Inc, merged with Solution Service Inc, a provider of server and network support services and a unit of CMJ.

Schweizerische Post acquires Canon (Schweiz) AG-Logistics from Canon Inc Schweizerische Post acquires Canon (Schweiz) AG-Logistics from Canon IncNov 25, 2008

SWITZERLAND - Schweizerische Post acquired Logistics Infrastructure in Maegenwil of Canon Europa NV's unit Canon (Schweiz) AG, a Dietlion-based manufacturer of business machinery, camera and computer peripherals.

Canon Electronics Inc launches a tender offer for Asia Pacific System Research from Fullcast Holdings Co Ltd Canon Electronics Inc launches a tender offer for Asia Pacific System Research from Fullcast Holdings Co LtdNov 18, 2008

JAPAN - Canon Electronics Inc (CE), a majority-owned unit of Canon Inc, acquired a ##.##% interest, or #.## mil ordinary shares in Asia Pacific System Research Co Ltd (AP), a developer of software, and a ##.##% owned

Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires Schulz Buerozentrum GmbH Canon Deutschland GmbH acquires Schulz Buerozentrum GmbHOct 22, 2008

GERMANY - Canon Deutschland GmbH, a unit of Canon Inc, acquired Schulz Buerozentrum GmbH, a Munich-based wholesaler of cameras and office machinery.

Canon USA Inc acquires NEWCAL Industries Canon USA Inc acquires NEWCAL IndustriesSep 23, 2008

US - Canon USA Inc, a unit of Canon Inc, acquired NEWCAL Industries Inc, a wholesaler and retailer of document and print solutions.

Canon IT Solutions Inc acquires BicNIWS Co Ltd from Longreach Group Canon IT Solutions Inc acquires BicNIWS  Co Ltd from Longreach GroupSep 15, 2008

JAPAN - Canon IT Solutions Inc acquired the entire share capital of Bic NIWS Co Ltd, a provider of software development and data center management, from NIWS Co HQ Ltd and Bic Camera Inc.

Canon Finetech Inc acquires remaining interest in Nisca Corp from Canon Inc Canon Finetech Inc acquires remaining interest in Nisca Corp from Canon IncJul 01, 2008

JAPAN - Canon Finetech Inc (CF), a ##.##%-owned unit of Canon Inc, acquired the remaining #.#% stake, or #.## mil ordinary shares outstanding, in Nisca Corp (NC), a manufacturer of electrical equipment parts in a stock swap

Canon Europa NV acquires Hesmak Buro Makineleri-CBS from Hesmak Buro Makineleri Tic AS Canon Europa NV acquires Hesmak Buro Makineleri-CBS from Hesmak Buro Makineleri Tic ASApr 09, 2008

TURKEY - Canon Europa NV of the Netherlands, a unit of Canon Inc acquired the canon business solutions of Hesmak Buro Makineleri Tic AS, an Istanbul-based manufacturer of camera and computer products.

Canon Inc acquires a minority stake in Hitachi Displays Ltd from Hitachi Ltd Canon Inc acquires a minority stake in Hitachi Displays Ltd from Hitachi LtdMar 31, 2008

JAPAN - Canon Inc (CI) acquired a ##.#% stake in Hitachi Displays Ltd (HD), a manufacturer of displays devices, from its wholly-owned parent, Hitachi Ltd, for estimated ##.# bil Japanese Yen ($###.### mil US). Upon completion, CI

Canon Europa NV acquires ADOS Corp GmbH Canon Europa NV acquires ADOS Corp GmbHMar 18, 2008

AUSTRIA - Canon Europa NV, a unit of Canon Inc, acquired an undisclosed majority interest in ADOS Corp GmbH, a developer of document management software. Terms were not disclosed.

Canon Finetech Inc acquires remaining interest in Nisca Corp from Canon Inc Canon Finetech Inc acquires remaining interest in Nisca Corp from Canon IncMar 17, 2008

JAPAN - Canon Finetech Inc, a ##.##%-owned unit of Canon Inc, raised its interest to ##.##% from ##.##%, by acquiring ##.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares in Nisca Corp (NC), a manufacturer of electrical

Canon Inc. M&A Summary


Canon Inc. has made 54 acquisitions while taking stakes in 27 companies. Canon Inc. has 29 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009412
2008833
2007342
2006530
2005412
2004308
2003212
2002436
2001200
2000412
1999311
1998410
1997110
1996000
1995100
1994000
1993110
1992001
1991000
1990440
1989120
Total542729

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