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This excerpt taken from the VRSN 10-K filed Mar 3, 2009.

3united Mobile Solutions

 

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign purchased 3united to provide anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. In allocating the purchase price based on estimated fair values, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million, other intangible assets of $26.7 million and assumed net liabilities of $3.8 million. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. At the date of acquisition, the overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable intangible assets acquired in the purchase of 3united was 6.6 years. In 2008, 3united was divested as part of the Company’s EMEA Mobile Media business.

 

This excerpt taken from the VRSN 10-K filed Feb 29, 2008.

3united Mobile Solutions

 

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign purchased 3united to provide anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. In allocating the purchase price based on estimated fair values, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million, other intangible assets of $26.7 million and assumed net liabilities of $3.8 million. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. At the date of acquisition, the overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable intangible assets acquired in the purchase of 3united was 6.6 years. 3united is included in the Communications Services Group segment.

 

This excerpt taken from the VRSN 8-K filed Nov 5, 2007.

3united Mobile Solutions

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the total purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values on the acquisition date. 3united’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition of 3united, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million and other intangible assets of $26.7 million, which have been assigned to the Communications Services Group segment. The goodwill represents the excess value over both tangible and intangible assets acquired. The goodwill in this transaction is attributable to the anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable assets acquired in the purchase of 3united is 6.6 years. These identified other intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.

 

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The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value of 3united was as follows:

 

     February 28,
2006
    Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
     (In thousands)     (Years)

Current assets

   $ 8,365     —  

Long-term assets

     372     —  

Goodwill

     48,316     —  

Customer relationships

     5,050     7

Existing technology

     9,720     6

Core technology

     8,200     8

Development contracts

     2,810     6

Non-compete agreement

     450     2

Trade name

     160     1

Order backlog

     340     1
          

Total assets acquired

     83,783    
          

Liabilities assumed

     (12,606 )  
          

Net assets acquired

   $ 71,177    
          
This excerpt taken from the VRSN 10-Q filed Jul 12, 2007.

3united Mobile Solutions

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the total purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values on the acquisition date. 3united’s results of operations have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition of 3united, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million and other intangible assets of $26.7 million, which have been assigned to the Communications Services Group segment. The goodwill represents the excess value over both tangible and intangible assets acquired. The goodwill in this transaction is attributable to the anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable assets acquired in the purchase of 3united is 6.6 years. These identified intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.

 

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The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value of 3united was as follows:

 

    

February 28,

2006

    Weighted Average
Amortization Period
     (In thousands)     (Years)

Current assets

   $ 8,365     —  

Long-term assets

     372     —  

Goodwill

     48,316     —  

Customer relationships

     5,050     7

Existing technology

     9,720     6

Core technology

     8,200     8

Development contracts

     2,810     6

Non-compete agreement

     450     2

Trade name

     160     1

Order backlog

     340     1
          

Total assets acquired

     83,783    
          

Liabilities assumed

     (12,606 )  
          

Net assets acquired

   $ 71,177    
          
This excerpt taken from the VRSN 10-K filed Jul 12, 2007.

3united Mobile Solutions

 

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the total purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values on the acquisition date. 3united’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition of 3united, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million and other intangible assets of $26.7 million, which have been assigned to the Communications Services Group segment. The goodwill represents the excess value over both tangible and intangible assets acquired. The goodwill in this transaction is attributable to the anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable assets acquired in the purchase of 3united is 6.6 years. These identified other intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.

 

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VERISIGN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

 

The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value of 3united was as follows:

 

     February 28,
2006
    Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
     (In thousands)     (Years)

Current assets

   $ 8,365     —  

Long-term assets

     372     —  

Goodwill

     48,316     —  

Customer relationships

     5,050     7

Existing technology

     9,720     6

Core technology

     8,200     8

Development contracts

     2,810     6

Non-compete agreement

     450     2

Trade name

     160     1

Order backlog

     340     1
          

Total assets acquired

     83,783    
          

Liabilities assumed

     (12,606 )  
          

Net assets acquired

   $ 71,177    
          

 

This excerpt taken from the VRSN 10-Q filed Jul 12, 2007.

3united Mobile Solutions

On February 28, 2006, VeriSign completed its acquisition of 3united Mobile Solutions ag (“3united”), a Vienna, Austria-based provider of wireless application services. VeriSign’s purchase price of $71.2 million for approximately 99.8% of the outstanding capital stock of 3united consisted of approximately $70.1 million in cash consideration, and $1.1 million in direct transaction costs. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the total purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values on the acquisition date. 3united’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition of 3united, VeriSign recorded goodwill of $48.3 million and other intangible assets of $26.7 million, which have been assigned to the Communications Services Group segment. The goodwill represents the excess value over both tangible and intangible assets acquired. The goodwill in this transaction is attributable to the anticipated ability to bundle different applications to engage and drive consumers to higher value services such as content, chat or mCommerce. Under Austrian tax law a portion of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The overall weighted-average life of the identified amortizable assets acquired in the purchase of 3united is 6.6 years. These identified intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.

 

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VERISIGN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value of 3united was as follows:

 

    

February 28,

2006

   

Weighted
Average
Amortization

Period

     (In thousands)     (Years)

Current assets

   $ 8,365    

Long-term assets

     372    

Goodwill

     48,316    

Customer relationships

     5,050     7

Existing technology

     9,720     6

Core technology

     8,200     8

Development contracts

     2,810     6

Non-compete agreement

     450     2

Trade name

     160     1

Order backlog

     340     1
          

Total assets acquired

     83,783    
          

Liabilities assumed

     (12,606 )  
          

Net assets acquired

   $ 71,177    
          

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