Thursday, August 03, 2006

IBM to Acquire MRO Software

Busy week for IBM business development -- Webify yesterday, MRO Software today. 

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and MRO Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: MROI) today announced the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire MRO Software Inc., a publicly held company based in Bedford, Mass., in an all-cash transaction at a price of approximately $740 million, or $25.80 per share. The acquisition is subject to MRO Software shareholder and regulatory reviews and other customary closing conditions. It is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Source: IBM to Acquire MRO Software

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