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- 05.09.2013: Vector's Cambium Targets Broadband in Rural Asia for Sales Boost
- Cambium Networks, the wireless broadband equipment business owned by Vector Capital, expects to triple the proportion of its sales from Asia by providing connections for carriers and businesses in rural areas.... more >
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- 05.08.2013: Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote Interview with Bloomberg - Comments on RAE Systems
- The acquisition of RAE Systems is discussed in a recent interview at the Milken Global Conference on Bloomberg Television’s “Bottom Line”.... more >
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- 04.25.2013: RAE Systems, a Vector Capital Portfolio Company, Enters Into Agreement to Be Acquired by Honeywell
- San Jose, CA (April 23, 2013) – RAE Systems, Inc. (“RAE Systems” or “RAE”), a Vector Capital portfolio company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Honeywell, for $340 million in cash.... more >
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- 02.24.2013: Cambium Networks Appoints Atul Bhatnagar As President and Chief Executive Officer
- Cambium Networks™, a leading provider of IP wireless broadband access and transport solutions, today announced the appointment of Atul Bhatnagar... more >
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- 02.12.2013: 20-20 Technologies Appoints Mark Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer
- Laval, Québec, February 11, 2013 – 20-20 Technologies Inc., the world leader in 3D interior design and furniture manufacturing software, announced today the appointment of Mark Goldstein, a 30-year veteran of the enterprise software industry, as CEO...... more >
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- 01.17.2013: Vector Capital Portfolio Company Printronix Acquired by Corona Investment Partners
- San Francisco, CA – January 17, 2013 - Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector, has announced that Corona Investment Partners (“Corona”) has acquired Vector’s portfolio company Printronix, Inc. (... more >
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- 12.12.2012: SafeNet Inc. Completes Sale of Government Solutions Business Unit
- SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in data protection, today announced it is increasing its focus on data protection and rights management for enterprise customers following the sale of its Government Solutions business unit to Raytheon Company.... more >
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- 12.10.2012: SafeNet Appoints Dave Hansen as President and Chief Executive Officer
- SafeNet, a global leader in data protection, announced today the appointment of Dave Hansen, an information security and cloud veteran, as the company's new President and CEO.... more >
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- 07.30.2012: 20-20 Technologies Inc. to be Acquired by Vector Capital for $4.00 in Cash Per Share
- 20-20 Technologies Inc. ("20-20 Technologies" or the "Corporation") (TSX: TWT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Agreement") to be acquired by an affiliate controlled by Vector Capital Corporation ("Vector")... more >
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- 06.20.2012: Vector Capital Becomes Technicolor's Main Shareholder
- Shareholders of Technicolor (TCH.PA) on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed Vector Capital's offer to take a stake in the troubled French digital video specialist against a rival bid by JPMorgan (JPM.N) in the latest twist of a battle that went on for over a ... more >
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- 03.12.2012: SafeNet Acquires Cryptocard
- In a transaction that will significantly broaden and deepen the authentication and cloud-based services it offers to clients, SafeNet, today announced that it has acquired Cryptocard, a privately held leader of cloud based authentication solutions.... more >
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- 02.16.2012: RAE Systems Announces Record Financial Results for 2011
- The company has been operating as a privately held corporation after shareholders approved a merger with Vector Capital in June 2011.... more >
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- 02.14.2012: SafeNet Announces Executive Appointments
- SafeNet, Inc. today announced that it has expanded its executive team to maximize near- and long-term growth opportunities in the cloud and in the enterprise.... more >
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- 01.16.2012: RAE Systems Wireless Gas Detectors Aiding Emergency Responders
- Gas detector wireless technology has become essential to the emergency responder community... more >
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- 12.13.2011: WatchGuard Ships Next-Generation Firewall for Enterprises
- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader of business security solutions, today announced that it is now shipping its most powerful security appliance, the WatchGuard XTM 2050...... more >
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- 11.03.2011: Vector Completes Investment in Tidel
- Tidel Engineering, L.P. today announced the completion of its acquisition by Tidel’s management team in partnership with Vector Capital... more >
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- 10.06.2011: Teletrac Wins FMCSA Contract for Cross-Border Long-Haul Trucking Program
- Teletrac today announced it has been selected by the DOT to provide its award-winning Fleet Director® GPS fleet tracking and Hours of Service (HOS) software to FMCSA for its United States – Mexico cross-border, long-haul trucking pilot program.... more >
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- 08.23.2011: Vector to Purchase Orthogon and Canopy Businesses from Motorola Solutions
- Vector Capital and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today announced that they have reached an agreement under which Vector Capital will acquire Motorola Solutions’ Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Broadband Networks businesses.... more >
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- 08.22.2011: Vector Completes Acquisition of Gerber Scientific, Inc.
- Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB) today announced the completion of its acquisition by funds managed by Vector Capital, in a transaction valued at approximately $283 million. CITIC Capital Partners will take a minority stake alongside Vector.... more >
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- 06.16.2011: Vector Completes Acquisition of RAE Systems, Inc.
- Vector Capital, a global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector, announced it has completed its acquisition of RAE Systems, Inc. in a take-private transaction valued at approximately $138 million.... more >
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- 06.09.2011: RAE Systems Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement with Vector Capital
- The RAE stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement entered into on January 18, 2011, as amended, with an affiliate of Vector Capital (“Vector”) and the merger of a subsidiary of this affiliate with RAE.... more >
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- 02.07.2011: Amish Mehta on Investing in Indian Techs
- Amish Mehta, Partner at Vector Capital, talks about opportunities in India and funding the young entrepreneurs.... more >
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- 01.17.2011: WatchGuard Unveils Top 10 Security Predictions for 2011
- WatchGuard Technologies' security analysts provide their 2011 security predictions:... more >
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- 09.16.2010: SafeNet and NetApp Form Strategic Relationship to Advance the Next Generation of Storage Security
- SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, today announced that it has teamed with NetApp, a leader in innovative storage and data management solutions, to offer a new approach to storage security solutions.... more >
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- 07.29.2010: Vector Acquires Trafficmaster
- Vector Capital today announced it has completed its acquisition of Trafficmaster Limited (formerly Trafficmaster Plc) in a take-private transaction valued at approximately $145 million.... more >
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- 07.12.2010: SafeNet Registers for IPO
- SafeNet Holding Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.... more >
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- 06.18.2010: Register.com to be Acquired by Web.com
- Vector Capital announced an agreement yesterday under which Web.com will acquire Vector portfolio company Register.com.... more >
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- 06.18.2010: Vector ‘registers’ a solid exit
- A half-decade after taking Register.com private, Vector Capital announced the sale of the website registration and design provider to Web.com Group for $135m.... more >
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- 06.02.2010: Vector Capital Announces Acquisition of Trafficmaster
- Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector, today announced it is acquiring Trafficmaster Plc, a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange that provides intelligent vehicle services.... more >
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- 04.01.2010: SafeNet Completes Combination with Aladdin
- Customers Benefit with Stronger Expertise and Broader Solution Offerings... more >
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- 03.01.2010: SafeNet Solutions Secure Cloud Computing Deployments
- Customers Maintain Control and Compliance While Keeping Sensitive Information Secure in the Cloud... more >
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- 12.23.2009: SafeNet to Acquire Assured Decisions, LLC
- Acquisition to Strengthen SafeNet’s Cyber Security Strategy with new technology and professional consulting services... more >
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- 12.02.2009: Why California Is Like France
- Great wines, fewer jobs. Is the Golden State fading?... more >
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- 10.14.2009: SafeNet Appoints Charles J. Neral Chief Financial Officer
- SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, now affiliated under common management with Aladdin Knowledge Systems, today announced that Mr. Charles J. Neral has joined SafeNet as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).... more >
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- 09.14.2009: Corel Welcomes Tom Berquist as New CFO
- Corel Corporation today announced that Tom Berquist has been named the Company's new Chief Financial Officer... more >
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- 09.08.2009: David Fishman of Vector Capital honored as Individual Technology Investor of the Year –North America
- David Fishman of Vector Capital honored as “Individual Technology Investor of the Year – North America" by ACQ Finance Magazine... more >
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- 08.04.2009: WatchGuard Acquires BorderWare Technologies
- Acquisition Signals Significant Extension of WatchGuard Security to Encompass New Markets, Business Environments and Channel Partners... more >
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- 08.03.2009: A fitness regime for IT
- While IT directors are being told to “Do more with less”, some commentators believe “a good recession is a terrible thing to waste”.... more >
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- 07.29.2009: Corel Welcomes Kris Hagerman as Permanent CEO
- Corel Corporation today announced that Kris Hagerman, who joined the Company as Interim CEO in May 2008, will assume the role of Corel CEO on a permanent basis effective today.... more >
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- 07.17.2009: Printronix Welcomes New Executive Leadership
- New Chief Executive Officer Will Steer Industry Icon Through Next Phase of Growth... more >
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- 07.14.2009: WatchGuard Positioned in 'Leaders' Quadrant by Leading Industry Analyst Firm
- UTM Leader WatchGuard Recognized in Magic Quadrant for SMB Multifunction Firewalls... more >
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- 07.06.2009: SafeNet Appoints Mark A. Floyd Chief Executive Officer
- SafeNet, Inc, a global leader in information security, now affiliated under common management with Aladdin Knowledge Systems‚ today announced that Mr. Mark A. Floyd has joined SafeNet as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... more >
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- 06.24.2009: Corel Honored as 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards Winner for
- Today, Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE) announced it has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards winner as Global ISV Consumer Partner of the Year.... more >
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- 03.24.2009: Aladdin Knowledge Systems Completes Merger with Vector Capital Affiliate
- Aladdin shareholders to receive $11.50 per share in cash, reflecting a value of $160 million... more >
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- 03.23.2009: Printronix Named Winning Bidder in Acquisition of U.S.-Based Assets of TallyGenicom
- Printronix Plans to Market TallyGenicom Brand and Product Lineup in Parallel to Its Flagship Offerings, Creating a Stronger Worldwide Market Presence With Segmented Industry Offerings, Expanded Solutions, and Even Higher Levels of Service and Support... more >
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- 01.27.2009: M&A for distressed companies to grow in 2009
- While the U.S. economic recession has slammed the door on struggling companies, another door has cracked open for opportunistic buyers of distressed companies at drastically reduced prices.... more >
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- 01.12.2009: Aladdin Knowledge Systems Enters Into Merger Agreement with Vector Capital Affiliate
- Aladdin Shareholders to Receive $11.50 per Share in Cash... more >
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- 12.01.2008: Tripos International Returns to Its Roots
- New Owner Sees Opportunity in Informatics and Enhances Presence with an Acquisition... more >
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- 11.11.2008: Bet on Tech
- If business is not going out of business, downtrodden tech stocks should come back.... more >
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- 10.01.2008: Sucker Punch For Innovation
- Technology executives usually like to insist that their companies are insulated from Wall Street's woes--but not this time.... more >
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- 09.17.2008: Precise emerges as independent transaction performance management company
- Precise Software is relaunching itself with the spirit and passion of a start-up... more >
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- 09.09.2008: Tripos to Acquire Pharsight Corporation
- Tripos and Pharsight Corporation today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Pharsight to be acquired by Tripos for approximately $57 million in cash... more >
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- 08.08.2008: CCTV Selects SafeNet to Secure Online Broadcast of the
- Complete DRM Solution Protects Against Copyright Infringement, Extending OMA 2 DRM into Online Video... more >
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- 04.15.2008: Information Technology Runaway
- When it comes to deal-making this year for alternative investment vehicles like private equity funds, there has not been a whole lot to cheer about.... more >
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- 04.09.2008: Video: Reuters Interview with Alex Slusky
- Vector Capital Founder Alex Slusky discusses recent developments in technology investing. 2008 Reuters Hedge Fund and Private Equity Summit... more >
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- 03.12.2008: David Baylor to Join Vector Capital as Chief Operating Officer
- World Class Financial Executive to Help Manage Vector's Growth and Expansion... more >
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- 03.10.2008: Vector Capital Completes Acquisition of Precise Software Solutions
- Greylock Partners Joins Investment; Mark Kremer Appointed as New CEO... more >
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- 03.03.2008: Channel applauds Watchguard SSL launch
- New product will be well received by enterprise security resellers, WatchGuard distributor claims... more >
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- 02.28.2008: SafeNet to Acquire Ingrian Networks, Inc.
- Acquisition to Strengthen SafeNet's Enterprise Data Protection Business Integrating Solutions for Data Centers and Client Devices... more >
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- 01.25.2008: Private Equity Firms Sees More Tech Targets
- As tech stocks take a beating, private equity firm Vector Capital is seeing a host of new targets among small and mid-sized technology companies for its brand of investment and restructuring... more >
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- 01.25.2008: A spinout that makes sense for Symantec
- What's the stimulus for spinouts? One often mentioned driver is: "enhancing business efficiencies."... more >
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- 01.17.2008: Symantec to Sell APM Business
- Symantec Corp. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Application Performance Management (APM) business to Vector Capital... more >
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- 01.08.2008: Printronix Announces Completion of Acquisition by Vector Capital
- Printronix, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition by Pioneer Holding Corp., an entity controlled by Vector Capital.... more >
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- 12.18.2007: SafeNet Appoints Former Army Exec to Board
- Private equity firm Vector Capital acquired SafeNet in April for $634 million after the company was swept up in a stock option backdating scandal, which revealed problems in its accounting of stock options for officers and directors.... more >
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- 08.28.2007: Corel Painter X Wins Award
- Corel Painter X Wins American PHOTO Editor's Choice 2007 Award... more >
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- 08.17.2007: Register.com Recognized for Customer Service
- Register.com Recognized for Customer Service... more >
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- 07.27.2007: SafeNet advances through the storm
- SafeNet advances through the storm... more >
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- 07.17.2007: Vector Capital Closes $1.2 Billion Fund
- Vector Capital Closes $1.2 Billion Private Equity Fund: Vector Capital IV... more >
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- 07.17.2007: Venture fund pile at Vector
- Venture fund pile at Vector storms to $1.2bn... more >
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- 07.17.2007: Vector Pulls Down $1.2B
- Vector Pulls Down $1.2B For Fourth PE Fund... more >
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- 06.14.2007: WatchGuard Announces Two New VPs
- WatchGuard Announces Two New VPs of Sales... more >
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- 06.13.2007: Savvy Savi Thrives
- Savvy Savi Thrives Within Lockheed... more >
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- 05.30.2007: Telling the story of Corel's retooling
- Telling the story of Corel's retooling... more >
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- 05.07.2007: WatchGuard Technologies Hires a New CEO
- WatchGuard Technologies Hires New CEO... more >
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- 04.13.2007: SafeNet sold, goes private
- Calif. equity firm acquires Belcamp company in a $634 million deal... more >
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- 04.12.2007: Vector Capital Completes Acquisition of SafeNet,
- Vector Capital today announced that it has completed the acquisition of SafeNet, Inc.... more >
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- 03.26.2007: Privately Held Tripos Discovery Informatics Announces Management Team; Names Jim Hopkins CEO
- ripos Discovery Informatics, a leading provider of discovery informatics software to aid drug discovery...... more >
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- 03.20.2007: Tripos Completes Sale of Discovery Informatics Business to Vector Capital Corporation
- Tripos, Inc. announced today that it completed the sale of the assets...... more >
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- 03.20.2007: Register.com and Web.com Form Strategic Partnership
- Register.com, a leading provider of global domain name registration and web services, and Web.com...... more >
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- 03.06.2007: SafeNet to be Acquired by Private Equity Firm Vector Capital for $634 million
- SafeNet, Inc, setting the standard for information security, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired...... more >
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- 03.06.2007: Private Equity Firm to Acquire SafeNet
- SafeNet, Inc., the Hartford County technology company under federal investigation for its stock option grants, said yesterday that it has agreed to be acquired by a San Francisco private equity firm for about $634 million.... more >
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- 01.08.2007: Scandal Stocks
- A stock damaged by scandal can be a great buy.... more >
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- 11.20.2006: Vector Announces Spin-Out of Tripos Discovery Informatics
- Vector Announces Spin-Out of Tripos... more >
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- 11.03.2006: Movers & Shakers
- David Fishman has been involved in some of the most high-profile technology acquisitions of the past 10 years.... more >
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- 11.01.2006: Corel corrals InterVideo
- Corel corrals InterVideo... more >
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- 11.01.2006: Register.com Hires New CEO
- Register.com Hires New CEO... more >
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- 10.25.2006: Corel's Top Shareholder Doesn't Plan to Sell Stake
- Vector Capital Corp., the U.S. private equity firm that holds 72 percent of Canadian software maker Corel Corp., has no intention of selling its stake at current valuations, its founder and managing partner said late Tuesday.... more >
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- 10.08.2006: Vector Capital Racks Up 3.25 Exits in 9 Days
- Vector Capital Racks Up 3.25 Exits in 9 Days... more >
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- 09.12.2006: Corel Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire InterVideo
- Corel Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire InterVideo... more >
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- 09.05.2006: Vector Victorious
- In December 2002, Canadian software company Corel Corp., hosted a luncheon presentation for investors at the Madarin Oriental San Francisco.... more >
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- 07.31.2006: No more flamboyance as Corel opts for discipline
- No more flamboyance as Corel opts for discipline... more >
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- 05.31.2006: Vector Capital Portfolio Company ProcessClaims to be Acquired by CCC Information Services
- Vector Capital, a private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses, today announced a definitive agreement under which CCC Information Services Inc. will acquire Vector portfolio...... more >
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- 05.08.2006: Sale Of Some Register.com Assets Caps Exit Frenzy For Vector
- Vector Capital capped a busy two weeks of exit activity on Friday with the announcement that domain name registrar Register.com had sold its corporate services division to Corporation Service Co.... more >
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- 05.05.2006: Corel vows aggressive acquisition campaign
- Corel Corp. said yesterday that it plans to aggressively buy promising small companies as it builds the new public company as a low-cost alternative to giants like Microsoft and Adobe.... more >
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- 05.04.2006: Lockheed Martin Agrees To Acquire Savi Technology
- Lockheed Martin Agrees To Acquire Savi Technology... more >
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- 05.03.2006: Register.com Sells Corporate Services Division
- Register.com Sells Corporate Services Division To Corporation Service Company... more >
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