Chris Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Combined company to deliver software platform that redefines how people engage with digital informationSAN JOSE, Calif. - Dec. 5, 2005 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Macromedia, Inc. The transaction was finalized on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. As a result of the acquisition, Macromedia common stock is no longer being traded and shares of Macromedia common stock were converted into the right to receive 1.38 shares of Adobe common stock.The combination of Adobe and Macromedia creates one of the world's largest, most innovative and diversified software companies. The acquisition brings together some of the industry's strongest software brands and most ubiquitous technologies for creating, managing and delivering compelling content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices and media. The move also accelerates Adobe's strategic initiative to advance a powerful software platform, based on PDF and Macromedia® Flash® technologies, that scales from mobile devices to high-end servers.More | HereGet industry-leading software from Adobe and Macromedia in one boxIntroducing three new product bundles that will help you create rich interactive experiences and compelling content in print, on the web, in video, and across mobile devices. Together, these bundles offer a powerful combination of tools and resources that will expand your creative options and help you start realizing your ideas faster than ever before.Adobe Design BundleAdobe Web BundleAdobe Video BundleMore | Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 There'll soon be only a couple or so players in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Rogers/YahooSympatico/MSNAdobe/Macromediawho's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Rogers/YahooSympatico/MSNAdobe/Macromediawho's next?I was thinking about getting together with a few friends and buying Microsoft. Does anyone else want in?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Rogers/YahooSympatico/MSNAdobe/Macromediawho's next?I was thinking about getting together with a few friends and buying Microsoft. Does anyone else want in?.You've got my support!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Rogers/YahooSympatico/MSNAdobe/Macromediawho's next?I was thinking about getting together with a few friends and buying Microsoft. Does anyone else want in?.You've got my support!! :lol:I was thinking perhaps a £100 each. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I think we will need a few more members if we plan to buy him out...http://www.templetons.com/brad/billg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I think we will need a few more members if we plan to buy him out...http://www.templetons.com/brad/billg.htmlO.K. we'll make it £200 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 OK andsome, I'm in too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 OK andsome, I'm in too! :)We're getting there, any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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