About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired STNC Ltd., a transaction announced in July 1999.

STNC Ltd. operates in Productivity Appliances Division (mobile / Windows CE), is based in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. STNC, founded in 1993 and based in Bury St. Edmunds, England, developed communication software (including a compact browser) for the digital cellular telephone industry, with about 40 employees. Microsoft acquired it, keeping the team in the U.K. as part of its Productivity Appliances Division, to let mobile devices read email, view calendar/contact data and access the Internet.

Integrate STNC's cellular communication/browser software into Microsoft's digital-cellular and mobile-device products.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
STNC Ltd.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
July 1999
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Segment
Productivity Appliances Division (mobile / Windows CE)
Announced
July 21, 1999

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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