WiLAN Set To Acquire MOSAID Technologies

BY: 

Dave Forde
August 18, 2011

As Wi-LAN Inc. looks to expand its base of operations, they announced plans to acquire MOSAID Technologies, who provides.
Combined Wi-Lan management expects the combined companies will provide stronger research, development and licensing businesses together in an effort to create a stronger, more valuable global licensing business.

“It is my belief that to succeed in today’s market, bigger is better,” Jim Skippen, Chairman & CEO. “Since joining WiLAN my vision has been to increase the company’s scale with a deeper, larger patent portfolio to make it more compelling for potential licensees to choose a license over litigation. While an ambitious goal, we have been very successful. Combining WiLAN and MOSAID is the next logical step.”

Pending approval from the MOSAID board, Wi-Lan plans to make formal all-cash offer to acquire all the outstanding common shares of MOSAID Technologies Incorporated (“MOSAID”) for approximately C$480 million.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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