January was a bit slow — this is often the case as firms often try to close transactions by the end of the year.
Sunnyvale, CA — Network Appliance, Inc. NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) completed the acquisition of Boston based Onaro, a datacenter automation solution company in a $120 million transaction. It is reported that backers put about $9.5 million in Onaro, which looks like a great return.
Las Vegas NV– Dialpoint Communications Corporation (OTCBB: DLPC), acquired the assets of South Carolina based Hostigation.com. Dialpoint issued 333,334 shares — a deal which in another blog I noted was worth $50k in an all stock transaction.
Niagara Falls, ON – Canadian based Vision Online Network was acquired by Deli India based Real Value Hosting. Vision Online Network specializes in Windows based web hosting.
Duluth, GA – Ralph Smith's Fat Jack Hosting Acquired HostMyProxies.com, a proxy website host. HostMyProxies.com is based at an undisclosed location.Dallas, TX – Affiliated Computer Services, Inc has acquired Syan for approximately $60 million. Syan’s trailing twelve-months revenue was approximately $75 million. The transaction was funded by existing cash on hand. Syan has several large data centers in the UK.Tempe, AZ – Greenstreet Real Estate Partners acquired the Tempe One (Tempe, AZ) data and call center for $30.3 million.
Edmonton, AB, Canada – California upstart Enacten acquired all of the shares of Edmonton based Alentus Corporation in an all cash transaction. Alentus provides dedicated/managed and shared hosting services. New Commerce Communications (this blogger) represented Alentus in the transaction. Pittsford, NY – Spider Graphics Corporation and ITX, a web technology and hosting firm merged. The new name is Spider ITX, very creative.Overland Park, KS - Erickson Solutions Group has bought the client base of Nothing But Net a company that concentrates on Web and e-mail hosting. Hopefully the acquisition will help the Erickson corporate website.
Raleigh, NC – Hosted Solutions has acquired a new data facility, it's second in Charlotte, NC. The site adds 7,600 square feet of floor space.
Obviously not all inclusive – but from the NCC files.
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About Tom Millitzer
I am an M&A guy. I sell Hosting Companies. I want you to fulfill your dreams. If you are building your company or exiting for success...I want help you grow rich.
I started NCC International in 1994, we represented our first hosting company in 1997. NCC has completed over 400 assignments. If you are considering buying or selling you need to know me. I do not bite.
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