Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Artificial Life
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
3M Company / Artificial Life
No EMAT :
20606
Announced Date :
26/10/2009
Type :
Acquisition of Minority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
3M Company
Target :
Artificial Life
Country :
United States
Sector of activity :
- Software > Videogame and software (consumer market)
- Telecom software > Software > Mobile Software
Business Description :
Founded in 1994, Artificial Life Inc engages in the development, marketing, distribution, and sale of software applications and technologies for wireless telecommunications devices and mobile phones...
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Rating :
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| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Videogame and software (consumer market) » = 58
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Mobile Software » = 67
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 25/11/2009 | Naspers | Astrum Online Entertainment | Russia | * | 20604 |
| 08/12/2009 | Playtech | Gaming Technology Solutions (GTS) | United Kingdom | *** | 20603 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
