Acquisition History / Apple / Styleware
Apple Acquires Styleware
Announced June 27, 1988
What happened
Acquired by Apple (Computer software); technology/product used in or became AppleWorks GS, iWork, iLife.
- Acquirer
- Apple
- Target
- Styleware
- Announced
- June 27, 1988
- Price
- Undisclosed
- Industry
- Computer software
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Apple acquire Styleware?
Apple acquired Styleware on June 27, 1988. This was Apple's 3rd publicly tracked acquisition out of 136 we have on record.
How much did Apple pay for Styleware?
The price Apple paid for Styleware was not publicly disclosed. Only 42 of Apple's 136 tracked acquisitions have a disclosed price.
What does Styleware do?
Acquired by Apple (Computer software); technology/product used in or became AppleWorks GS, iWork, iLife.
What other Computer software companies has Apple acquired?
Apple has made 4 acquisitions in Computer software, including Styleware. See the full list on the Computer software and Apple acquisition pages.
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