About This Deal

3D Systems acquired botObjects Ltd. for $24.743 million (earnout up to ~$25.0M), a transaction completed in December 2014, structured as Stock purchase (100%), all cash with earnout.

botObjects Ltd. operates in Products / Services, is based in United Kingdom / United States. 3D Systems acquired U.K.-based desktop printer maker botObjects, with the deal closing in December 2014 and announced in January 2015. botObjects had pioneered a desktop full-color approach using its PlasticJet Printing method and a proprietary five-color CMYKW cartridge system that blends primary colors on the fly for gradients and vivid combinations. The technology powered the new CubePro C full-color desktop 3D printer.

Add consumer 3D printer technology.

Integrated into service revenues.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
3D Systems
Target
BotObjects Ltd.
Value
$24.743 million (earnout up to ~$25.0M)
Date
December 2014
Type
Acquisition
Status
Ready to publish

Transaction Details

Target HQ
United Kingdom / United States
Segment
Products / Services
Structure
Stock purchase (100%), all cash with earnout
Closed
December 16, 2014

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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