List of mergers and acquisitions by Apple explained

Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures consumer electronics and software products. It was established in Cupertino, California, on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne,[1] [2] and was incorporated on January 3, 1977.[3] [4] The company's hardware products include the Macintosh line of personal computers, the iPod line of portable media players, the iPad line of tablets, the iPhone line of smartphones, the Apple TV line of digital media players, and the Apple Watch line of smartwatches. Apple's software products include the macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software.[5], Apple is publicly known to have acquired more than 100 companies. The actual number of acquisitions is possibly larger as Apple does not reveal the majority of its acquisitions unless discovered by the press. Apple has cofounded two half-equity partnerships and purchased equity stakes in three preexisting companies, and has made three divestments. Apple has not released the financial details for the majority of its mergers and acquisitions.

Apple's business philosophy is to acquire small companies that can be easily integrated into existing company projects. For instance, Apple acquired Emagic and its professional music software, Logic Pro, in 2002. The acquisition was incorporated in the creation of the digital audio workstation software GarageBand, an integral part of the iLife software suite, and now one of the leading digital audio workstations on iOS and macOS.[6]

The company made its first acquisition on March 2, 1988, with its purchase of Network Innovations. In 2013, Apple acquired thirteen companies. Apple's largest acquisition was that of Beats Electronics in August 2014 for $3 billion.[7] Of the companies Apple has acquired, 71 were based in the United States.

In early-May 2019, Apple CEO Tim Cook said to CNBC that Apple acquires a company every two to three weeks on average, having acquired 20 to 25 companies in the past six months alone.[8]

Acquisitions

Date CompanyBusinessCountrydata-source-type="number" Value (USD)ReferencesDerived products
1Network InnovationsSoftware—[9] Data Access Language (DAL)
2Orion Network SystemsComputer Software—[10] SNA*ps
3Styleware[11] Computer software—[12] AppleWorks GS, iWork, iLife
4Nashoba SystemsComputer software—[13] FileMaker
5Coral SoftwareComputer software—[14] [15] Macintosh Common Lisp
6NeXTUnix-like hardware and software platform[16] Mac OS X/macOS, Darwin, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, audioOS, visionOS
7Power Computing CorporationMacintosh clones[17] [18] —
8Xemplar EducationSoftware[19] —
9Raycer GraphicsComputer graphic chips[20] —
10NetSelectorInternet software—[21] —
11Astarte-DVD Authoring Software[22] Software—[23] DVD Studio Pro, iDVD
12 (Q4)SoundJam MP[24] Software—[25] iTunes
13Early Bluefish LabsProductivity software—[26] iWork
14bluebuzzInternet service provider (ISP)—[27] —
15Spruce Technologies[28] Graphics software[29] [30] DVD Studio Pro
16PowerSchoolOnline info systems services[31] PowerSchool
17Nothing RealSpecial effects software[32] Shake
18ZayanteFireWire chips and software[33] [34] [35] [36] FireWire
19Silicon Grail Corp-Chalice[37] [38] Digital effects software[39] [40] Motion
20Propel Softwareinternet and network optimization for wireless carriers—[41] Safari
21Prismo GraphicsSpecial-effects titling software for film and video[42] LiveType
22EmagicMusic production software[43] Logic Pro, GarageBand
23SchemaSoftSoftware—[44] iWork
24FingerWorksGesture recognition company—<--25 times revenue.-->[45] [46] iOS
25Silicon ColorSoftware—[47] Color
26ProximitySoftware—[48] Final Cut Server
27P.A. SemiSemiconductors[49] [50] Apple SoC
28PlacebaseMaps—[51] Apple Maps
29Lala.comMusic streaming[52] iCloud, iTunes Match
30Quattro WirelessMobile advertising[53] iAd
31IntrinsitySemiconductors[54] Apple SoC
32SiriVoice control software—[55] Siri
33Gipsy Moth StudiosApplication Regionalization Firm[56] iPod, iPhone, iPad
34Poly9Web-based mapping—[57] Apple Maps
35Polar RoseFacial recognition[58] iOS
36IMSenseHigh-dynamic-range (HDR) photography—[59] iOS
37C3 Technologies3D mapping[60] Maps
38AnobitFlash memory[61] iPod, iPhone, iPad
39ChompApp search engine[62] App Store
40RedmaticaAudio—[63] Logic Pro, GarageBand
41AuthenTecPC and mobile security products[64] Touch ID
42ParticleHTML5 Web app firm—[65] iCloud, iAd
43Novauris TechnologiesSpeech recognition—[66] [67] Siri
44OttoCatSearch engine—[68] App Store
45WiFiSlamIndoor location[69] Apple Maps
46LocationaryMaps—[70] Apple Maps
47HopStop.comMaps—[71] Apple Maps
48Passif SemiconductorSemiconductors—[72] Apple SoC
49MatchaMedia discovery app—[73] TV app for Apple TV and iOS
50EmbarkMaps—[74] Apple Maps
51AlgoTrimMobile data compression—[75] iOS
52CuePersonal assistant[76] Siri
53PrimeSenseStructured-light 3D scanners[77] Face ID, TrueDepth[78] [79]
54TopsyAnalytics[80] App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store[81]
55BroadMapMaps—[82] Apple Maps
56Catch.comSoftware—Siri
57AcunuDatabase analytics—[83] iCloud
58SnappyLabsPhotography software—[84] Camera
59BurstlySoftware testing—[85] TestFlight, App Store
60LuxVue TechnologymicroLED displays—[86] MacBook Pro (Apple silicon), iPad Pro (5th generation)
61SpotsetterSocial search engine—[87] Apple Maps
62SwellMusic streaming[88] Apple Music
63BookLampBook analytics—[89] [90] iBooks
64Beats ElectronicsHeadphones, music streaming (Beats Music)3,000,000,000iPhone, iTunes, Apple Music
65PrssDigital magazine—[91] Apple News[92]
66DryftOn-Screen Keyboard—[93] iOS Keyboard
67Camel AudioAudio plug-ins and sound libraries—[94] Logic Pro
68SemetricMusic analytics[95] [96] Apple Music, iTunes Store
69FoundationDBDatabase—[97] iMessage Backend
70LinXCamera[98] iPhone Camera
71Coherent NavigationGPS—[99] Apple Maps
72MetaioAugmented reality—[100] ARKit
73MapsenseMapping visualization and data collection-30,000,000[101] [102] Apple Maps
74VocalIQSpeech technology—[103] Siri
75PerceptioMachine learning, Image recognition—[104] Face ID, Animoji, Photos
76FaceshiftRealtime Motion Capture—[105] [106] Animoji
77EmotientEmotion recognition—[107] [108] [109] Face ID, Animoji[110]
78LearnSproutEducation technology—[111] [112] Classroom iPad App
79Flyby MediaAugmented reality—[113] ARKit
80LegbaCorePlatform security—[114] Exposed firmware exploit in Apple computers.
81TuriMachine learning[115] [116] [117] Xcode, Core ML
82GliimpsePersonal health info collection company—[118] [119] [120] HealthKit, CareKit, ResearchKit
83TuplejumpMachine learning India—[121] [122] Siri, CoreML
84Indoor.ioIndoor mapping and navigation Finland—[123] Maps, Project Titan
85WorkflowAutomation and scripting app United States—[124] [125] Shortcuts
86BedditSleep tracking hardware Finland—[126] [127] iOS, watchOS, Apple Watch
87Lattice DataArtificial intelligence United States[128] Photos
88SensoMotoric InstrumentsEye tracking hardware and software—[129] ARKit
89VrvanaAugmented reality head-mounted display[130] ARKit
90RegaindComputer vision—[131] Photos
91init.aiMessaging assistant—[132] Siri
92PowerbyProxiWireless charging—[133] [134] iPhone, AirPower
93InVisage TechnologiesQuantum dot-based image sensors—[135] iPhone, iPad
94Pop Up ArchiveTools for searching digital spoken words—[136] iTunes, Apple Music
95SpektralComputer vision, real-time editing[137] [138] [139] Photos, iOS
962018LaserlikeMachine learning—[140] Siri, CoreML framework
97Silk LabsArtificial Intelligence, home monitoring—[141] —
982018Tueo HealthAsthma monitoring—[142] [143] —
99December 10, 2017Silicon Valley Data ScienceData science, data engineering, analytics—[144] [145] Digital Advertising
100BuddybuildContinuous integration, debugging, and testing for mobile apps.—[146] [147] Xcode, TestFlight
101TextureDigital magazine subscription service—[148] Apple News+
102Akonia HolographicsLenses for augmented reality glasses—[149] [150] —
103ShazamMusic and Image recognition[151] [152] [153] iTunes, Siri, Apple Music
104Chip development[154] [155] Apple silicon
106PlatoonArtist development—[156] [157] —
107February 15, 2019PullStringSpeech technology—[158] Siri
Company also known as ToyTalk
108StamplayBackend workflow development[159] —
109June 25, 2019Drive.aiAutonomous vehicles—[160] —
110July 25, 2019Intel's smartphone modem businessSmartphone modems1,000,000,000[161] Apple SoC
111October 3, 2019IKinemaMotion capture—[162] —
112December 12, 2019Spectral EdgeLow-light photography—[163] iPhone
113January 15, 2020Xnor.aiEdge computing, artificial intelligence[164] —
114Early 2020Scout FMPodcast A.I.——[165] Podcasts, Apple Music, ITunes
115March 31, 2020Dark SkyWeather forecasting and app—[166] Weather (Apple), WeatherKit framework
116April 3, 2020VoysisArtificial intelligence/voice assistant—[167] [168] Siri
117May 14, 2020NextVRVirtual reality events[169] Apple Vision Pro
118June 24, 2020FleetsmithMobile device management—[170] [171] [172] Apple Business Essentials
119July 31, 2020MobeewavePayments startup[173]
120August 20, 2020CameraiAR—[174] Apple Vision Pro
121August 25, 2020SpacesVR startup—[175] Apple Vision Pro
122January 15, 2021Curious AICore AI startup—[176] Core ML
123August 30, 2021PrimephonicClassical music streaming service—[177] Apple Music Classical
124February 7, 2022AI MusicMusic production—[178] Apple Music
125March 23, 2022Credit Kudos incFintech150,000,000[179] Apple Card
126Mira LabsAugmented reality—[180] Apple Vision Pro
127BIS RecordsRecord label—[181] [182] Apple Music
128DatakalabData compression and image analysis—[183]
129March 14, 2024DarwinAIArtificial intelligence[184] [185]

Stakes

DateCompanyBusinessCountryValue (USD)References
1990General MagicEarly stage of Tablet computer and Cloud technologies—[186]
Kaleida LabsAIM alliance multimedia software[187] —
Taligent Inc.AIM alliance operating system—
Akamai TechnologiesWeb site support services[188] [189]
Imagination TechnologiesChip design[190] [191] [192] [193]
Didi ChuxingRidesharing company1,000,000,000[194] [195]

Divestments

DateAcquirerTarget companyTarget businessAcquirer country/nationalityValue (USD)References
Misys Computer MaintenanceSign Express GroupMaintenance activities[196]
SCI SystemsApple Computer-ManufacturingComputers—[197]
Pearson EducationPowerSchoolStudent information system—[198]
Google Inc.Agnilux Inc.Information technology services—[199]

Significant investments in Apple

DateInvestorInvestor country/nationalityValue (USD)References
Al-Waleed bin Talal[200] [201] [202]
Microsoft[203] [204] [205]
Grupo Carso[206] [207]

Institutional ownership

Apple Inc. is a public, joint-stock company registered with the SEC., it has 4,715,280,000 outstanding shares. These are mainly held by institutional investors and funds.[208] [209] [210] The top 16 institutional shareholders (and eight related, notable funds with over 25 million shares) are:

Subsidiaries of Apple

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Notes and References

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  2. News: Apple celebrates 39th year on April 1. Williams. Rhiannon. Daily Telegraph. April 1, 2015. October 20, 2018. en-GB . 0307-1235 .
  3. Web site: Apple – Frequently Asked Questions. investor.apple.com. en-US. October 20, 2018.
  4. News: Today in Apple history: Apple becomes a corporation Cult of Mac. January 3, 2018. Cult of Mac. October 20, 2018. en-US.
  5. Web site: June 26, 2008. Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results . Apple Inc.. October 22, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080517125920/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/10/22results.html. May 17, 2008. mdy-all .
  6. Web site: June 26, 2008 . What to Do with Apple's Cash . . March 1, 2007 . Hesseldahl, Arik . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080514121620/http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2007/tc20070301_402290.htm . May 14, 2008 .
  7. Web site: Apple acquires Beats Electronics for $3 billion . . August 1, 2014 . August 1, 2014.
  8. Web site: Apple buys a company every few weeks, says CEO Tim Cook. Feiner. Lauren. 2019-05-06. CNBC. en. 2019-05-25.
  9. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Network Innovations Corp . https://web.archive.org/web/20090417010528/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Network_Innovations_Corp-21778020 . dead . April 17, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  10. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Orion Network Systems Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213913/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Orion_Network_Systems_Inc-24111020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  11. Acquired by Apple subsidiary Claris
  12. Web site: Claris Corp(Apple Computer) acquires Styleware Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212118/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Claris_Corp_Apple_Computer_acquires_Styleware_Inc-25405020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  13. Web site: Claris Corp(Apple Computer) acquires Nashoba Systems Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511215416/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Claris_Corp_Apple_Computer_acquires_Nashoba_Systems_Inc-102005020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  14. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Coral Software Corp . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213845/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Coral_Software_Corp-110260020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: The Long View: Macintosh Common Lisp . https://web.archive.org/web/20170227195855/http://basalgangster.macgui.com/RetroMacComputing/The_Long_View/Entries/2013/2/17_Macintosh_Common_Lisp.html . live . February 27, 2017 . The Long View . June 23, 2017 . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires NeXT Computer Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213855/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_NeXT_Computer_Inc-617821020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  17. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Power Computing-Clone-Making from Power Computing Corp . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212050/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Power_Computing_Clone_Making_from_Power_Computing_Corp-692092020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  18. Web site: Form 10-K. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. December 19, 2001 . June 2, 2014.
  19. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires remaining interest in Xemplar Education Ltd from Morgan Stanley . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511215403/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_remaining_interest_in_Xemplar_Education_Ltd_from_Morgan_Stanley-836627040 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  20. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Raycer Graphics . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511215347/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Raycer_Graphics-940865020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  21. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires NetSelector . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213901/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_NetSelector-959635020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  22. Acquired from Astarte
  23. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Astarte-DVD Authoring Software from Astarte GmbH . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212046/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Astarte_DVD_Authoring_Software_from_Astarte_GmbH-995968040 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  24. Acquired from Casady & Greene
  25. Web site: Apple Acquires SoundJam, Programmer for iMusic . . January 8, 2001 . April 23, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120119082331/http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/01/01/08/apple_acquires_soundjam_programmer_for_imusic.html . January 19, 2012 .
  26. Web site: We've been acquired! . Bluefish Labs . June 4, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20011129200534/http://www.bluefishlabs.com/ . November 29, 2001 . dead . mdy-all .
  27. Web site: Network Innovations Corp acquires bluebuzz.com Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212147/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Network_Innovations_Corp_acquires_bluebuzz_com_Inc-1196344020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  28. Acquired from Japan Information Processing Service
  29. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Spruce Technologies Inc from JBIS Holdings Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212059/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Spruce_Technologies_Inc_from_JBIS_Holdings_Inc-1256674020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  30. Web site: Form 10-K. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. December 19, 2002. June 2, 2014.
  31. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires PowerSchool Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213917/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_PowerSchool_Inc-1165054020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  32. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Nothing Real LLC . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213906/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Nothing_Real_LLC-1358348020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  33. This figure hasn't been verified by anyone. Regardless, the actual combined price is $20,000,000 for Zayante, Silicon, and Prismo.
  34. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Zayante Inc . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511212104/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Zayante_Inc-1285329020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  35. Web site: Form 10-K. . December 18, 2003. June 2, 2014.
  36. Web site: Apple Acquires Zayante. Apple Inc.. April 4, 2002 . June 2, 2014 .
  37. Acquired from Silicon Grail
  38. Only "acquired certain technology and patent rights" according to SEC Filing. Not the entire company.
  39. $20,000,000 was the total cost for "certain technology and patent rights" from Zayante, Silicon, and Prismo. Not per company, but for all three combined.
  40. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Grail Corp-Chalice from Silicon Grail Corp . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511215352/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Silicon_Grail_Corp_Chalice_from_Silicon_Grail_Corp-1358352020 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  41. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Propel Software Corp . https://web.archive.org/web/20081220124355/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Propel_Software_Corp-1329320020 . dead . December 20, 2008 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  42. Web site: Apple Purchases Prismo Graphics. OSNews.
  43. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Emagic Soft-und Hardware GmbH . https://web.archive.org/web/20090511213854/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Emagic_Soft_und_Hardware_GmbH-1308969040 . dead . May 11, 2009 . . October 21, 2008 . mdy-all .
  44. Web site: Apple swallows SchemaSoft. CNET. January 23, 2010.
  45. Web site: Inside the multitouch FingerWorks tech in Apple's tablet . . January 23, 2010 . May 4, 2013 .
  46. Company Overview of FingerWorks Inc. . https://archive.today/20140604014433/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=8889073 . dead . June 4, 2014 . . June 3, 2014 .
  47. Web site: Apple Computer Inc acquires Silicon Color Inc. Thomson Financial. October 21, 2008. https://archive.today/20120225121803/http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M&A/Apple_Computer_Inc_acquires_Silicon_Color_Inc-1802481020. February 25, 2012. live. mdy-all.
  48. Web site: Apple Acquires Proximity. Mac Observer. October 21, 2008.
  49. Web site: Apple acquires low-power chip designer PA Semi. CNet. April 9, 2010. November 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110194132/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-9926461-37.html. dead.
  50. News: The Most Important Apple Executive You've Never Heard Of. Bloomberg.com. June 18, 2016.
  51. Web site: Apple purchased Placebase in July to replace Google Maps? . . September 30, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091002133826/http://blogs.computerworld.com/14835/apple_purchased_mapping_company_in_july_to_replace_google . October 2, 2009 . mdy-all .
  52. Web site: Apple Inc acquires LaLa.com. TechCrunch. December 4, 2009. December 4, 2009. mdy-all.
  53. Web site: Apple acquires Quattro Wireless. Reuters. January 5, 2010. February 19, 2010. October 1, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131001190948/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10425465-37.html. dead.
  54. News: Apple Buys Intrinsity. New York Times. April 27, 2010. April 27, 2010. Ashlee. Vance. Ashlee Vance. Brad. Stone.
  55. News: Apple Moves Deeper Into Voice-Activated Search With Siri Buy. Wall Street Journal. April 28, 2010 . April 28, 2010. Timothy. Hay.
  56. News: Gipsy Moth Studios acquired by Apple AcquiredBy. AcquiredBy. August 31, 2018. en-US.
  57. Web site: Apple acquires online mapping company Poly9 – report. AppleInsider. July 14, 2010. August 1, 2010.
  58. Web site: Apple acquires face-recognition firm Polar Rose. VentureBeat. September 20, 2010. October 18, 2011.
  59. Web site: Apple Buys Imsense Ltd. Silicon Tap. September 14, 2010. October 18, 2011.
  60. Web site: Apple acquired mind-blowing 3D mapping company C3 Technologies, looking to take iOS Maps to the next level. 9to5Mac. October 29, 2011. October 31, 2011.
  61. Web site: Apple picks up Anobit for Flash Memory. SlashGear. December 20, 2011. December 20, 2011.
  62. Web site: Apple Is Said to Pay About $50 Million for Search Startup Chomp . . February 23, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120225065659/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-24/apple-is-said-to-pay-about-50-million-for-search-startup-chomp.html . February 25, 2012 .
  63. Web site: Apple-acquired music editing software firm Redmatica closes; product support will end on June 12. 8 June 2012. The Next Web. June 8, 2012.
  64. Web site: Apple buys patent-rich security firm Authentec for $356 million. 27 July 2012. The Verge. July 27, 2012.
  65. Web site: Apple snaps up celebrity-backed Web app firm Particle. CNet. October 16, 2012.
  66. Web site: Speech Recognition Pioneer Novauris Bought By Apple, Team Now Works On Siri. Sarah . Perez. . April 3, 2014.
  67. Web site: Apple Acquired Speech Recognition Firm Novauris Last Year for Siri Team. Juli . Clover. MacRumors. April 3, 2014.
  68. Web site: Apple Acquired Search Startup Ottocat To Power The 'Explore' Tab In The App Store. Ingrid . Lunden. TechCrunch. April 6, 2015.
  69. News: Apple Acquires Indoor Location Company WifiSLAM. Wall Street Journal. 23 March 2013. March 23, 2013. Lessin. Jessica E..
  70. Web site: Apple Acquires Local Data Outfit Locationary. All Things Digital. July 19, 2013.
  71. Web site: Apple Said to Buy HopStop, Pushing Deeper Into Maps. Bloomberg. July 19, 2013.
  72. Web site: Apple acquires wireless chip maker Passif Semiconductor. August 2013 . Engadget. August 1, 2013.
  73. Web site: Apple acquires Matcha.tv. VentureBeat. August 13, 2013. August 13, 2013.
  74. Web site: Exclusive: Apple Buys (Another) Map App, Embark. Jessica. Lessin. August 22, 2013. August 22, 2013.
  75. Web site: Apple Reportedly Acquires Swedish Firm AlgoTrim, A Company That Does Mobile Media And Data Compression . . Darrell. Etherington. August 28, 2013. August 28, 2013.
  76. Web site: Apple acquires personal assistant app Cue for at least $35M [u]]. AppleInsider. October 3, 2013 . October 3, 2013.
  77. Web site: Apple Confirms Acquisition of 3-D Sensor Startup PrimeSense. AllThingsD. November 24, 2013. November 24, 2013.
  78. News: iPhone X basically has a Kinect on the front to enable Face ID. Coldewey. Devin. . October 25, 2017. en.
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  80. Web site: Apple Acquires Social Analytics Firm Topsy for $200 Million. MacRumors. December 2, 2013. December 3, 2013.
  81. News: Topsy, The Popular Social Analytics Service Bought By Apple, Closes Down. Russell. Jon. TechCrunch. November 23, 2017. en.
  82. Web site: Apple Did Indeed Acquire BroadMap and Catch Earlier This Year. All Things Digital. December 23, 2013. December 23, 2013.
  83. Web site: Apple's FoundationDB Acquisition Builds on Earlier Database Buy. Bloomberg. March 25, 2015. January 28, 2016.
  84. Web site: Apple Acquires Rapid-Fire Camera App Developer SnappyLabs. TechCrunch. January 4, 2014. January 4, 2014.
  85. Web site: Apple confirms that it has acquired TestFlight creator Burstly. The Next Web. February 21, 2014. February 21, 2014.
  86. Web site: Apple Acquires Power Efficient LED Tech Company LuxVue. TechCrunch. May 2, 2014.
  87. Web site: Apple Acquires Spotsetter, A Social Search Engine For Places . . June 6, 2014.
  88. Web site: Apple buffs up radio service with string of acquisitions . . June 29, 2014.
  89. Web site: Is Apple Preparing to Challenge Amazon's Book Business? . The Motley Fool . June 29, 2014.
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  188. Acquired a 5% stake
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  190. Acquired a 3.6% stake. Increased to 9.5% in June 2009. Held 8.67% or 23 million shares as of the end of 2013.
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  203. Acquired a 5% stake, or 150,000 Series A shares. Microsoft sold the shares by 2003.
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  206. Acquired a 3% stake, or 3.79 million common shares, prior to the 2000, 2005, and 2014 splits.
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