[robert_foss]

That's all very unfortunate. Having worked with German behemoth companies before I can't think of any positive outcomes.

[yjftsjthsd-h]

Eh, no need to be that narrow: What fraction of all acquisitions end well for the acquired company? I'm sure it must happen, but (at the risk of availability bias) I can't actually think of any.

[somethingwitty1]

Depends on what you mean by "well for the acquired company". But if you just mean where the product (or possibly even the brand) went on to be successful, a bunch jump to mind: Pixar, Marvel, Google Maps, Ring, Zappos, Android, Woot!, Gatorade.

[neolog]

I'm impressed by this comment, and curious about what background allowed you to whip up that list.

[sbierwagen]

Apple buying NeXT worked out pretty well for NeXT. Youtube also seems to be doing well under Google.

[rasz]

Siemens doesnt even know hackaday exists. Supplyframe will probably be fine, but RIP hackaday.

[sbierwagen]

GP said "What fraction of all acquisitions end well for the acquired company?"