BEA Systems

BEA Systems produces business and management software. BEA was purchased by Oracle in January, 2008, for $8.5 billion at $19.375 a share.

1. 1995: BEA Systems Founded
2. 1998: Acquired WebLogic
3. 2005: Launched new identity with "Think Liquid"
4. 2006: Aquired PlumTree Software
5. 2007: Oracle announces plans to buy BEA
6. 2008: Bought by Oracle Corporation

BEA sells three major products and many smaller ones. The bigger ones are:

1. Tuxedo
2. WebLogic
3. AquaLogic

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• CNN Money: Oracle, BEA Systems in $8.5B deal (January 16, 2008)
  • "Oracle said the deal is worth $7.2 billion, since BEA has $1.3 billion in cash on hand. The deal is expected to close in mid-October."

• Bloomberg.com: Oracle May Buy BEA Without Raising $6.7 Billion Bid (October 29, 2007)
• The New York Times: DealBook: BEA Systems Says Oracle Bid Is Too Low (October 12, 2007)
• MercuryNews.com: Icahn calls for sale of BEA Systems (September 14, 2007)