Ziff Davis Acquires RootMetrics and Wireless LAN Professionals
January 6, 2022
Ziff Davis, Inc. completed two acquisitions in Q4 2021, acquiring equity in RootMetrics and assets of Wireless LAN Professionals to expand its connectivity offerings. The transactions are intended to grow Ziff Davis' customer base, access new markets and broaden the company's product lineup; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Ziff Davis, Inc.
- Targets
- RootMetrics, Wireless LAN Professionals
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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