Question 1

What does Symantec do?

Accepted Answer

Symantec is a security software suite consisting of anti-malware, anti-intrusion, and firewall features for server and desktop computers.

Question 2

In what sectors does Symantec operate?

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Symantec operates in Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Software.

Question 3

How many companies has Symantec acquired?

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Symantec has made 4 acquisitions between 2004-2011, with a total disclosed deal value of $2.3B.

Question 4

What companies are owned by Symantec?

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Companies acquired by Symantec include Clearwell Systems, MessageLabs, Altiris, Brightmail.

Question 5

What are Symantec's major acquisitions?

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Symantec's largest acquisitions include Altiris ($830.0M, 2007), MessageLabs ($695.0M, 2008), Clearwell Systems ($390.0M, 2011), Brightmail ($370.0M, 2004).

Question 6

What is Symantec's largest acquisition?

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Symantec's largest disclosed acquisition is Altiris for $830.0M (2007).

Question 7

What was Symantec's first acquisition?

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Symantec's first recorded acquisition was Brightmail in 2004 for $370.0M.

Question 8

What was Symantec's most recent acquisition?

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Symantec's most recent acquisition is Clearwell Systems, announced May 2011 for $390.0M.

Question 9

What is the average deal size for Symantec acquisitions?

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The average disclosed deal size for Symantec acquisitions is $571.3M.

Question 10

What is the median deal size for Symantec acquisitions?

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The median disclosed deal size for Symantec acquisitions is $542.5M. The median is often lower than the average because a few very large deals pull the average up.

Question 11

How much has Symantec spent on acquisitions?

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Symantec has spent at least $2.3B across its disclosed acquisitions (of 4 total deals; some prices are undisclosed).

Question 12

Which sector has Symantec spent the most on?

Accepted Answer

Symantec has committed the most disclosed capital to Software companies — about $1.2B across its deals in that sector.

Question 13

What sectors does Symantec usually acquire in?

Accepted Answer

Symantec most frequently acquires companies in Software, Apps, Ediscovery.

Question 14

In which sector has Symantec made the most acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

Symantec has made the most acquisitions in the Software sector.

Question 15

In which year did Symantec make the most acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

Symantec made the most acquisitions in 2011, with 1 deal.

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