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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Calabasas-based DTS , the developer of surround sound and other technology, said late Thursday that it has acquired Manzanita Ssstems , which develops MPEG software for the digital television, video on demand, and other markets. manzanita systems merger acquisition sound surround mpeg streaming video' READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Calabasas-based audio processing technology firm DTS is expanding into the Internet-connected, whole home audio market today, saying that it has released an Android-based, whole home audio system. The new competition comes thanks to the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Phorus, the wireless home audio speaker firm headed by Dannie Lau.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Los Angeles-based venture capital firm GRP Partners --which has been very active in the local technology startup market--has made its latest investment, in an interesting industry: mortgage lending. GRP is the lead investor in Skyline Financial , a Calabasas-based provider of mortgage banking and lending.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Calabasas-based Ixia said Wednesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to buy a product line from Agilent Technologies, in a deal worth $44M in cash. Tags: hardware testing network networking technologies agilent acquisition merger ixia. Ixia said the deal includes N2X's customers, sales, and R&D teams.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Calabasas-based On Assignment , the publicly held provider of life sciences and technology temporary help, said this morning that it has completed its acquisition of Valesta , a European provider of specialized clinical research staffing. The deal had originally been announced in December.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Calabasas-based National Technical Systems , the provider of testing and engineering services, said this morning that it has acquired Lighting Technologies , an engineering services and testing laboratory. NTS said it paid $6M in cash plus up to $1M in earn out for Lighting Technologies. in the 12 months ended July 31st.

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MARCH 21, 2012

Calabasas-based On Assignment , the publicly held provider of temporary staffing services to life science, technology, and healthcare sectors, has made a major acquisition today, saying that it has acquired Apex Systems , an information technology staffing and services firm.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Calabasas-based network testing equipment and software developer Ixia is nearing a deal to be acquired by competitor Keysight Technologies , according to Reuters this week, citing "people familiar with the matter."

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Carlsbad-based gaming accessories maker Razer said on Monday that it has acquired surround processing technology developer THX. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Razer said the acquisition would extend its brand into broader areas of entertainment. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 14, 2017

Keysight Technologies and Calabasas-based Ixia announced Thursday afternoon that they have cleared the final regulatory hurdles over Keysight's acquisition of Ixia, and now expect the deal to close on April 18th.

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MARCH 27, 2018

Xperi , the parent company of what was Calabasas-based DTS, reported that LG Electronics is integrating the DTS Virtual:X immersive audio technology into its latest line of Ultra HD TVs. Financial details of the licensing deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 9, 2012

We thought it would be insightful for our readerswho are usually looking to get acquired by other companieson what the thought process of those large companies making those acquisitions are. For a company like yours, what goes into your acquisition strategy and what thoughts went behind the Anue acquisition?

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Calabasas-based surround sound and audio technology developer DTS is now officially part of Tessera , after Tessera completed its acquisition of DTS on Thursday, the companies said on Thursday afternoon. Tessera paid $850M in cash for DTS, in a deal which had originally been announced in May. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 17, 2012

Santa Ana-based SRS Labs , the developer of audio processing and enhancement technology, is being acquired by fellow audio processing firm DTS , in a deal worth approximately $148M, the firms said this morning. SRS and Calabasas-based DTS said that DTS will pay cash and stock valued at $9.50 and Paul Hastings LLP.

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MARCH 25, 2013

Tekelec had started in Southern California back in 1978, and had been a onetime technology darling when it had its IPO back in 1986. The firm, which was then based in Calabasas, moved out of the area in 2005, taking with it hundreds of jobs. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Calabasas-based software developer Final Draft , which develops screenwriting software, has been acquired by Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Cast & Crew said the buy will help expand its suite of technology solutions.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Calabasas-based audio technology developer DTS --which is now owned by Tessera Holding Corporation--said this morning that it has acquired All In Media , a developer of smartphone apps and broadcast systems for the radio industry. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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AUGUST 8, 2016

Calabasas-based Aligned TeleHealth , a provider of telemedicine services, said this morning that it has raised $12M in a Series A funding round. The company said the funding will go towards acquisition, business development, recruitment, and towards its technology infrastructure. The funding came from SV Life Sciences (SVLS).

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Calabasas-based IT and professional servies provider ASGN Incorporated announced this morning that it has acquired DHA Group Inc. , a provider of mobility, cybersecurity, cloud, and IT services to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other federal customers. DHA was founded in 1994, and has more than 200 employees.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Calabasas-based audio processing technology developer DTS has acquireed iBiquity Digital Corporation , in a deal worth $172M, the company said this morning. iBiquity Digital develops an audio and data broadcasting technology called HD Radio. DTS said the deal will be funded via cash on hand and debt.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Calabasas-based audio processing technology developer DTS has acquireed iBiquity Digital Corporation , in a deal worth $172M, the company said this morning. iBiquity Digital develops an audio and data broadcasting technology called HD Radio. DTS said the deal will be funded via cash on hand and debt.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Xperi , the parent company of Calabasas-based audio technology developer DTS , has merged with set-top box technology developer Tivo , the two announced this morning. Xperi and Tivo said that they have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction, with an enterprise value of approximately $3 billion.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Calabasas-based network testing software and hardware developer Ixia has been acquired by Keysight Technologies , in a deal worth $1.6 billion in cash, the two announced this morning. Keysight and Ixia said that Keysight will pay $19.65

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Calabasas-based audio technology developer DTS said Thursday that it has acquired Arctic Palm Technology , a developer of broadcast radio technology. Financial terms of the acquisition deal were not announced. Arctic Palm wa founded in 1997, and is based in London, Ontario, Canada.

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