Microsoft/Placeware
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Microsoft Corporation would acquire all the voting securities of Placeware Inc.
Case details
- Notification date:17 February 2003
- Publication date:17 February 2003
- Economic sector:Telecom & IT service activities - K
- Economic sub-sector:Programming & IT consulting - K.62
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.03.003 DeterminationPDF | 94 KBM.03.003 Determination PDF | 94 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Microsoft
Develops, manufactures, and licenses, on a worldwide basis, a range of software products, operating systems, consumer software and sells hardware devices.
Placeware
Operates in the Web conferencing sector, where it provides a software-based service..
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