Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Cognos
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
International Business Machines (IBM) / Cognos
No EMAT :
22786
Announced Date :
12/11/2007
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
International Business Machines (IBM)
Target :
Cognos
Country :
Canada
Sector of activity :
- Business Software > Software > Management Software
Business Description :
Cognos Inc provides business intelligence software solutions . The company develops, markets, and supports an integrated business intelligence platform that allows customers, as well as their...
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| n.s. | Multiple calculated, but not significant |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Management Software » = 329
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 12/06/2009 | Infor | SoftBrands | United States | *** | 22783 |
| 17/01/2011 | Navinfo Co | Mapscape | Netherlands | * | 22766 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
