Microsoft Corporation acquired Havok, a transaction announced in October 2015, structured as Acquired from Intel (prior owner).
Havok operates in Gaming / Developer Tools. Havok is a leading provider of real-time 3D physics and simulation technology widely used in video-game development. Microsoft acquired Havok from Intel to strengthen its gaming and developer-tools portfolio alongside DirectX 12, Visual Studio and Azure.
Microsoft wanted to empower developers with comprehensive creative tools and deliver better gaming experiences.
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.