Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers infrastructure software for the Open Enterprise. Novell is a leader in desktop to data center operating systems based on Linux and the software required to secure and manage mixed IT environments. Novell helps customers around the world minimize cost, complexity and risk, allowing them to focus on innovation and growth.
Deal Flow
Fundings
Mergers & Acquisitions
| Closing Date | Acquiree | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2010 | Novell | $2,200,000,000 |
| 03/26/2008 | PlateSpin Ltd | $205,000,000 |
| 02/13/2008 | SiteScape, Inc | $18,000,000 |
Public Offerings
Press
- Lone Holdout Deadlocks Jury in 2-month Novell-Microsoft Trial
- Jury Deliberates in $1B Lawsuit Against Microsoft
- California Highway Patrol Dispatches Novell Solutions to Rein in Endpoints and Reduce IT Administration Costs
- New York City Chooses Novell to Simplify and Unify How New Yorkers Access Government Systems
Company Snapshot
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Software
1983
Active
Public
$862,180,000
1,000
3,600
LinuxWorld Conference and Expo: Best of Show
2006 Codie Awards for Best Enterprise Security Solution
Novell was founded in Utah, but moved headquarters to Massachusetts in 2004. They still maintain a large office in Utah






