Successful exits
Following is a sampling of Adobe's successful exits.
AvantGo
AvantGo is the world's largest mobile Internet service, delivering rich, personalized content and applications to PDA, wireless PDA, and smartphone users.
Exit type: IPO, 2000.
Digimarc
Digimarc's digital watermarking technology protects media content from piracy and supports new methods of media distribution, enabling new entertainment experiences for consumers.
Exit type: IPO, 1999.
DigitalThink
DigitalThink is a provider of web-based learning solutions.
Exit type: IPO, 2000. Acquired by Convergys, 2004.
EFI
EFI is the market leader in printing technology, providing products, services, and support to handle all business printing needs.
Exit type: IPO, 1992.
FiveAcross
FiveAcross provides a web platform designed to build Internet-based communities.
Exit type: Acquired by Cisco Systems, 2007.
Kontiki
Kontiki provides a complete corporate video-on-demand solution.
Exit type: Acquired by VeriSign, 2006.
Netscape Communications Corporation
An Internet pioneer, Netscape created the first broadly used web browser.
Exit type: IPO, 1995. Acquired by AOL, 1998.
Siebel Systems
Siebel is a provider of sales force automation and customer relationship management software.
Exit type: IPO, 1996. Acquired by Oracle, 2006.
Shutterfly
Shutterfly is a leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service that enables consumers to share, print, and preserve their memories.
Exit type: IPO, 2006.
Tumbleweed Communications
Tumbleweed provides secure Internet communication solutions for enterprises and government organizations of all sizes.
Exit type: IPO, 1999.
Vignette Corporation
Vignette develops and markets content management software worldwide.
Exit type: IPO, 1999.
Virage
Virage provides rich media management software and intelligent video analytics.
Exit type: IPO, 2000.
