Automattic , Inc. acquires blo.gs

On April 21, 2009, Automattic , Inc. acquired blo.gs, an internet software and services company in United States, from Yahoo!.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedApril 21, 2009 TypeDivestiture Targetblo.gs Buyer Automattic , Inc. Seller Yahoo! SectorInternet Software and Services LocationUnited States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

blo.gs

United States

Internet Software and Servicessector

-founded

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Buyer

Automattic , Inc.

Company · 24 deals on record

5th transaction in internet software and services
4th transaction in United States

24deals, all time

15in this sector

2021latest

Seller

Yahoo!

Company · 112 deals on record

112investments

58in this sector

8exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired blo.gs?Automattic , Inc. acquired blo.gs on April 21, 2009.

Who sold blo.gs?Yahoo! was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the internet software and services sector in 2009.

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