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Add-on Acquistion · Software · April 1985

Lotus Development Corporation acquires Software Arts, Inc.

On April 9, 1985, Lotus Development Corporation acquired Software Arts, Inc., a software company in Massachusetts, United States.

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AnnouncedApril 9, 1985 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetSoftware Arts, Inc. Buyer Lotus Development Corporation SectorSoftware LocationMassachusetts, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Software Arts, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Softwaresector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Lotus Development Corporation
Company · 1 deal on record
  • 1st transaction in software
  • 1st transaction in United States
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Software Arts, Inc.?Lotus Development Corporation acquired Software Arts, Inc. on April 9, 1985.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the software sector in 1985.

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