Microsoft

Microsoft in its acquisition of Xandr

Client

Microsoft

Value

-

Service

Mergers and Acquisitions

Date Closed

Industry

Technology

Lead Office

Calgary

 

On December 21, 2021, Microsoft announced its agreement to acquire Xandr, a data-enabled technology platform, from AT&T, a leader in telecommunications, media, entertainment, and technology. This acquisition will assist Microsoft to accelerate the delivery of digital advertising solutions for the open web by combining Microsoft’s audience understanding, technology and global advertising customer base with Xandr’s large-scale, data-driven platforms for advertising.

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Microsoft with a team consisting of Frank Turner, Heidi Wong (Corporate), Damian Rigolo (Employment & Labour), Michelle Lally (Competition & Foreign Investment) and Natasha Vincelli (Real Estate).