About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Yammer for $1.2 billion, a transaction announced in June 2012, structured as all cash.

Yammer operates in Productivity (Office Division), is based in San Francisco, California, USA. Microsoft agreed to acquire Yammer, an enterprise social-networking provider, for $1.2 billion in cash. Launched in 2008, Yammer had more than 5 million corporate users spanning 85 percent of the Fortune 500. Yammer joined the Microsoft Office Division while continuing to develop its standalone service.

Adds a best-in-class enterprise social network to Microsoft's cloud portfolio alongside SharePoint, Office 365, Dynamics and Skype.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Yammer
Value
$1.2 billion
Date
June 2012
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
San Francisco, California, USA
Segment
Productivity (Office Division)
Structure
All cash
Announced
June 25, 2012

In Their Words

The acquisition of Yammer underscores our commitment to deliver technology that businesses need and people love.Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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