Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Fast Search & Transfer
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Microsoft / Fast Search & Transfer
No EMAT :
20019
Announced Date :
08/01/2008
Type :
Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value :
Yes
Acquirer :
Microsoft
Target :
Fast Search & Transfer
Country :
Norway
Sector of activity :
- Business Software > Software > Management Software
Business Description :
Founded in 1997, Fast Search & Transfer ASA (FAST) engages in the development of enterprise search platforms . The company develops a variety of enterprise search and filtering applications that...
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Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
- Number of EMAT Reports / sub-sector « Management Software » = 329
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Multiples | See details |
| 31/10/2007 | Iron Mountain | Stratify (ex PurpleYogi) | United States | * | 20018 |
| 12/02/2009 | SQEX | Eidos Interactive | United Kingdom | *** | 20013 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
