Cisco Systems, Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions


Cisco Systems, Inc.

170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
United States
Tel:1/408/526-4000
URL: http://www.cisco.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
CSCO - Common Stock - NASDAQ
Other Symbols & Exchanges:
CSCO - GDR - Buenos Aires
4333 - Dual listed - Hong Kong
Industry:
Computer Networking
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Cisco Systems, Inc. Deal Timeline


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

Cisco Systems, Inc. M&A History


Cisco Systems(HK)Ltd acquires Billion Champion Intl Ltd from DVN(Holdings)Ltd (pending) Cisco Systems(HK)Ltd acquires  Billion Champion Intl Ltd from DVN(Holdings)Ltd (pending)Nov 03, 2009

HONG KONG - Cisco Systems (HK) Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Cisco Systems Ltd, agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Billion Champion International Ltd, a provider of information technology services, from Crystal Cube Ltd, a wholly-owned unit

Cisco Systems Inc acquires ScanSafe Inc (pending) Cisco Systems Inc acquires  ScanSafe Inc (pending)Oct 27, 2009

US - Cisco Systems Inc planned to acquire ScanSafe Inc, a San Francisco-based developer of web security software, for USD ### mil in cash.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Starent Networks Corp (pending) Cisco Systems Inc acquires  Starent Networks Corp (pending)Oct 13, 2009

US - Cisco Systems Inc definitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Starent Networks Corp, a Tewksbury-based manufacturer of infrastructure hardware and a developer of software, for USD ## in cash per share, or a total value of

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Tandberg ASA (pending) Cisco Systems Inc acquires  Tandberg ASA (pending)Oct 01, 2009

NORWAY - Cisco Systems Inc of the US definitively agreed to launch a tender offer to acquire the entire share capital of Tandberg ASA (Tandberg), a Lysaker-based manufacturer of videoconferencing systems and management software, for NOK ###.# (USD ##

Techrigy Inc acquires Andiamo Systems Inc from Cisco Systems Inc Techrigy Inc acquires Andiamo Systems Inc from Cisco Systems IncMay 28, 2009

US - Techrigy Inc merged with Andiamo Systems Inc, a San Jose-based manufacturer of storage switching products, from Cisco Systems Inc. On completion, the merged entity was renamed Techrigy SM#.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Pure Digital Technologies Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Pure Digital Technologies IncMay 21, 2009

US - Cisco Systems Inc (CS) acquired all the outstanding stock of Pure Digital Technologies Inc (PD), a manufacturer and retailer of one-time-use digital cameras and video camcorders, for an estimated $### mil in CS common stock. The transaction

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Tidal Software Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Tidal Software IncMay 20, 2009

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Tidal Software Inc, a Palo Alto-based developer of job scheduling and performance management software, for an estimated USD ### mil in cash.

Cisco Systems International BV acquires a minority stake in Majitek Pty Ltd from Pierce & Pierce Group Cisco Systems International BV acquires a minority stake in Majitek Pty Ltd from Pierce & Pierce GroupFeb 10, 2009

AUSTRALIA - Cisco Systems International BV, a unit of Cisco Systems Inc, acquired a ##.##% stake in Majitek Pty Ltd, a software application services provider, and a unit of Pierce & Pierce Group.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Richards-Zeta Building Cisco Systems Inc acquires Richards-Zeta BuildingJan 27, 2009

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Richards-Zeta Building Intelligence Inc, a manufacturer of hardware and developer of software.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Jabber Inc from Webb Interactive Services Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Jabber Inc from Webb Interactive Services IncNov 03, 2008

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Jabber Inc, a developer and retailer of web-based communications software, from Webb Interactive Services Inc. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires PostPath Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires PostPath IncSep 18, 2008

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired all the outstanding stock of PostPath Inc, a developer of email and calendaring software, for an estimated $###m mil. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Pure Networks Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Pure Networks IncAug 12, 2008

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired all the outstanding stock of Pure Networks Inc, a developer of networking management software, for an estimated $### mil. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires DiviTech A/S Cisco Systems Inc acquires DiviTech A/SAug 05, 2008

DENMARK - Cisco Systems Inc of the US acquired DiviTech A/S, a Horsholm-based developer of software. Terms were not disclosed.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires remaining interest in Nuova Sys Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires remaining interest in Nuova Sys IncMay 22, 2008

US - Cisco Systems Inc (CS) acquired the remaining ##% stake, which it did not already own, in Nuova Systems Inc (NS), a manufacturer and wholesaler of communications products. Concurrently, CS acquired an ##% interest in NS.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Fast Data Technology Inc-Cert from Fast Data Technology Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Fast Data Technology Inc-Cert from Fast Data Technology IncMay 16, 2008

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired certain assets of Fast Data Technology Inc, a developer of content control technology. Terms were not disclosed.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Navini Networks Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Navini Networks IncDec 19, 2007

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Navini Networks Inc, a provider of wireless access solutions services, for $### mil in cash and options.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Securent Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Securent IncNov 19, 2007

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Securent Inc, a developer and wholesaler of software, for an estimated $### mil and an undisclosed amount in assumed options. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Latigent LLC Cisco Systems Inc acquires Latigent LLCOct 16, 2007

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Latigent LLC, a developer of web-based call center reporting and analytics, business process management, and employee management software. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Cisco Systems Inc acquires Cognio Inc Cisco Systems Inc acquires Cognio IncOct 08, 2007

US - Cisco Systems Inc acquired Cognio Inc, a developer of wireless software. The transaction had been subject to customary closing conditions.

Lereko Investments(Pty)Ltd acquires a minority stake in Cisco SA Services from Cisco Systems Inc Lereko Investments(Pty)Ltd acquires a minority stake in Cisco SA Services from Cisco Systems IncSep 05, 2007

US - Lereko Investments (Pty) Ltd acquired a ##.#% stake in Cisco SA Services, a manufacturer and wholesaler of networking and communications products, from Cisco Systems Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

Cisco Systems, Inc. M&A Summary


Cisco Systems, Inc. has made 143 acquisitions while taking stakes in 27 companies. Cisco Systems, Inc. has 23 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009311
2008600
20071201
20061120
20051311
20041210
2003311
2002400
2001735
20002481
19991733
19981013
1997623
1996711
1995520
1994200
1993111
1992000
1991001
1990001
Total1432723

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