Motive, Inc. (previously known as Motive Communications) is a software manufacturer founded in May 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.
On June 17, 2008, Alcatel-Lucent announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Motive through a cash tender offer for all outstanding Motive shares at a price of USD 2.23 per share, representing a value of approximately USD 67.8 million.
May 1997: Company founded by Scott Harmon, Scott ...
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Motive, Inc. (previously known as Motive Communications) is a software manufacturer founded in May 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.
On June 17, 2008, Alcatel-Lucent announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Motive through a cash tender offer for all outstanding Motive shares at a price of USD 2.23 per share, representing a value of approximately USD 67.8 million.
May 1997: Company founded by Scott Harmon, Scott Abel, Mike Maples Jr, Brian Vetter, Tom Bereiter
1998: Releases its first product, signs Hewlett-Packard Co. as its first major customer.
Dec, 1999: Spins off all.com
2000-2003: Acquires three other Austin companies (Ventix, Question.com, BroadJump).
June 25, 2004: Initial public offering; shares rise 1.5 percent to $10.15.
Oct. 27, 2005: Restates earnings for first and second quarters of 2005; cuts one-third of work force.
Nov. 14, 2005: Announces informal SEC inquiry.
Jan. 20, 2006: Paul Baker resigns as chief financial officer of Motive Inc...
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