About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired aha! software, a transaction announced in April 1996.

aha! software operates in Pen / mobile computing (InkWriter handwriting technology), is based in United States. aha! software developed pen-based productivity applications, most notably aha! InkWriter, which let users write and edit with a stylus and convert handwriting into text on pen-enabled and handheld devices. Microsoft acquired the company to bolster its pen-computing and mobile handwriting technology.

Acquire pen-input and handwriting-recognition expertise for Microsoft's pen and handheld-computing efforts.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Aha! software
Value
Not disclosed
Date
April 1996
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
United States
Segment
Pen / mobile computing (InkWriter handwriting technology)
Announced
April 8, 1996

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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