About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Bruce Artwick Organization Ltd., a transaction announced in December 1995.

Bruce Artwick Organization Ltd. operates in Consumer / games (Microsoft Flight Simulator), is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The Bruce Artwick Organization of Champaign, Illinois was the original developer of Microsoft Flight Simulator, the best-selling flight-simulation franchise Microsoft had published since the early 1980s. Microsoft acquired the studio to bring ongoing Flight Simulator development in-house within its consumer games group.

Bring development of the flagship Flight Simulator franchise directly into Microsoft.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Bruce Artwick Organization Ltd.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
December 1995
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Segment
Consumer / games (Microsoft Flight Simulator)
Announced
December 12, 1995

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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