About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Access Software Inc., a transaction announced in April 1999.

Access Software Inc. operates in Microsoft Games Group, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Access Software, based in Salt Lake City, was the leading developer and publisher of PC golf games, whose Links series had been the best-selling PC golf line since 1992, and also made the Tex Murphy adventure series. Microsoft acquired it to expand its Games Group, keeping the studio in Salt Lake City to preserve and grow the Links franchise.

Acquire the market-leading Links PC golf franchise and Access's development talent to strengthen Microsoft's games business.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Access Software Inc.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
April 1999
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Segment
Microsoft Games Group
Announced
April 19, 1999

In Their Words

We are excited to be reuniting the Microsoft and Access Software team that created the original Microsoft 'Golf' franchise.Ed Fries, General Manager, Microsoft Games Group

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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