Breakaway Solutions +
Zartis, FactSet Research Systems + Insyte, InfoSpace + Go2Net, Onvia.com + Globe-1, Symbol Technologies + Telxon,
Uproar +
iwin.com, US Interactive + The Fourth Room
Limited, VIA NET.WORKS + Smartcomp
InfoSpace (INSP) to acquire Go2Net
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Amount: $4
billion |
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Terms:
84 million shares |
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Premium: 45% |
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Industry:
Search/Portals |
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Scorecard: B |
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PALO ALTO, July 26--InfoSpace , a
provider of online infrastructure and services to businesses, agreed to buy
Go2Net , in a transaction valued at about $4
billion. By integrating these two companies, InfoSpace will be able to extend its
infrastructure services by integrating Go2Net's search properties, multiplayer
gaming platform, and payment processing capabilities, positioning the
combined company as a provider of an integrated user experience across all
devices and networks, from wireless to DSL to broadband. Read analysis of
this deal in Kelly Black's DealTracker.
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