Apple Inc Mergers and Acquisitions


Apple Inc

One Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014-6201
United States
Tel:1/408 996-1010
URL: http://www.apple.com
Formerly known as:
Apple Computer, Inc.
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
AAPL - Common Stock - NASDAQ
Industry:
Computer
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Apple Inc Deal Timeline


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

Apple Inc M&A History


Apple Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire Twitter Inc Apple Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire  Twitter IncMay 06, 2009

US - Apple Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire Twitter Inc, a San Francisco- based provider of Internet search engine services.

Apple Inc acquires a minority stake in Imagination Tech Grp PLC Apple Inc acquires a minority stake in Imagination Tech Grp PLCDec 18, 2008

UK - Apple Inc of the US acquired a #.#% stake, or #.# mil ordinary shares, in Imagination Technologies Group PLC, a Hertfordshire-based manufacturer of multimedia products, for an estimated # mil British pounds ($#.### mil US

Apple Inc acquires PA Semi Inc Apple Inc acquires PA Semi IncApr 24, 2008

US - Apple Inc (AI) acquired PA Semi Inc (PS), a manufacturer of semiconductors and microprocessors, for $### mil in cash. Originally, AI was rumored to be planning to acquire PS.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Color Inc Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Color IncOct 16, 2006

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Silicon Color Inc, a developer of color correction software. Terms were not disclosed.

Pearson PLC acquires PowerSchool Inc from Apple Computer Inc (pending) Pearson PLC acquires PowerSchool Inc from Apple Computer Inc (pending)May 25, 2006

US - Pearson PLC planned to acquire PowerSchool Inc, a provider of web-based student information systems solutions services, from Apple Computer Inc.

Apple Computer Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire TiVo Inc Apple Computer Inc is rumored to be planning to acquire  TiVo IncFeb 23, 2005

US - Apple Computer Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Tivo Inc, a provider of personal television services.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Emagic Soft-und Hardware GmbH Apple Computer Inc acquires Emagic Soft-und Hardware GmbHJul 01, 2002

GERMANY - Apple Computer Inc acquired Emagic Soft-Und Hardware GmbH, a developer of music production software, for an estimated ##.### mil euros ($## mil US) in cash.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Propel Software Corp Apple Computer Inc acquires Propel Software CorpJun 20, 2002

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Prismo Graphics, a developer of motion graphics software, for an undisclosed amount in cash.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Grail Corp-Chalice from Silicon Grail Corp Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Grail Corp-Chalice from Silicon Grail CorpJun 11, 2002

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired the Chalice & Rayz digital effects products of Silicon Grail Corp, a developer of digital effects software.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Zayante Inc Apple Computer Inc acquires Zayante IncApr 04, 2002

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Zayante Inc, a developer of integrated software, for an estimated $## mil.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Nothing Real LLC Apple Computer Inc acquires Nothing Real LLCFeb 01, 2002

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Nothing Real LLC, a developer of special effects and motion picture software, for an estimated $## mil.

Apple Computer Inc acquires PowerSchool Inc Apple Computer Inc acquires PowerSchool IncDec 31, 2001

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Powerschool Inc, a provider of online information systems services, for $## mil in common stock.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Spruce Technologies Inc from JBIS Holdings Inc Apple Computer Inc acquires Spruce Technologies Inc from JBIS Holdings IncJul 09, 2001

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired Spruce Technologies Inc, a developer of graphics software, from Japan Information Processing Service Co.

Network Innovations Corp acquires bluebuzz.com Inc Network Innovations Corp acquires bluebuzz.com IncMay 11, 2001

US - Network Innovations Corp acquired bluebuzz.com Inc, an Internet Service Provider. Terms were not disclosed.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Astarte-DVD Authoring Software from Astarte GmbH Apple Computer Inc acquires Astarte-DVD Authoring Software from Astarte GmbHApr 11, 2000

GERMANY - Apple Computer Inc of the US acquired the DVD authoring software unit of Astarte GmbH. Terms were not disclosed.

Apple Computer Inc acquires NetSelector Apple Computer Inc acquires NetSelectorJan 07, 2000

US - Apple Computer Inc acquired NetSelector, a developer of software that allows parents to control what their children see and do on the Internet.

Apple Computer Inc acquires Raycer Graphics Apple Computer Inc acquires Raycer GraphicsNov 03, 1999

Apple Computer Inc acquired Raycer Graphics for an estimated $## mil.

Apple Computer Inc acquires a minority stake in Akamai Technologies Inc Apple Computer Inc acquires a minority stake in Akamai Technologies IncJun 01, 1999

US - Apple Inc acquired a #% stake in Akamai Technologies Inc, a developer of Internet software, for $##.# mil.

Apple Computer Inc acquires remaining interest in Xemplar Education Ltd from Morgan Stanley Apple Computer Inc acquires remaining interest in Xemplar Education Ltd from Morgan StanleyJan 08, 1999

Apple Computer Inc acquired the remaining ##% interest, that it did not already own, in Xemplar Education Ltd from Acorn Computers Ltd, a unit of Acorn Group PLC, for # mil British pounds ($#.### mil US) in cash.

Apple Inc cancels spinoff of unit Claris Corp(Apple Computer) Apple Inc cancels spinoff of unit Claris Corp(Apple Computer)Feb 02, 1998

Apple Computers (AC) withdrew its plans to spin off its Claris Corp subsidiary to its shareholders. Instead AC restructured CC and renamed it FileMaker Inc.

Apple Inc M&A Summary


Apple Inc has made 22 acquisitions while taking stakes in 2 companies. Apple Inc has 5 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008110
2007000
2006100
2005000
2004000
2003000
2002500
2001300
2000200
1999210
1998000
1997203
1996001
1995000
1994000
1993000
1992001
1991000
1990000
1989100
1988500
Total2225

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