3D Systems acquired Gentle Giant Studios, Inc. for $10.65 million ($7.975M cash + $2.675M stock; anniversary earnouts), a transaction completed in December 2013, structured as Stock purchase (100%), cash and stock with contingent consideration.
Gentle Giant Studios, Inc. operates in Services, is based in United States. 3D Systems acquired Gentle Giant Studios in early January 2014, adding a well-known provider of 3D scanning and design services. The studio's work centered on high-fidelity scanning and digital design used heavily in entertainment and collectibles. The deal expanded 3D Systems' creative and scanning capabilities for the media and consumer markets.
Add entertainment/toy 3D content and scanning capabilities.
Technology and content integrated into service revenue.
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.