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Adobe
A major software company known for products like Photoshop and Illustrator. Their proposed $20 billion acquisition of Figma has been stalled by regulatory review, particularly from the UK's CMA.
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Summary
Adobe Inc. is an American multinational software organization founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke, headquartered in San Jose, California. While the term "adobe" also refers to an ancient mudbrick building material used for over 5,100 years, the organization is a global leader in digital media and marketing, known for industry-standard products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Portable Document Format (PDF). Recently, Adobe was at the center of a major regulatory event when its planned $20 billion merger with Figma was canceled due to aggressive oversight from the FTC, EU, and UK regulators. This cancellation is cited as a primary example of a "chilling effect" on M&A activity, signaling a shift in the venture capital landscape toward profitability and capital efficiency for young companies.
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Founded
1982-02-28
Founders
John Warnock and Charles Geschke
Industry
Computer Software and Digital Media
Former Name
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Headquarters
San Jose, California, United States
Core Products
Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud, Document Cloud
Employee Count
25,988
Timeline
- Adobe is founded by John Warnock and Charles Geschke after leaving Xerox PARC to develop the PostScript page description language. (Source: Wikidata)
1982-02-28
- Apple Computer licenses PostScript for use in its LaserWriter printers, sparking the desktop publishing revolution. (Source: Web search)
1985-01-01
- Adobe releases PhotoDeluxe, its first software title specifically aimed at consumers. (Source: Web search)
1996-01-01
- The $20 billion merger between Adobe and Figma is officially canceled due to regulatory pressure from the FTC, EU, and UK. (Source: Document d6ad65b4-1ee6-41ad-b655-1afeb7fa17c9)
2023-12-18
Wikipedia
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Adobe ( ə-DOH-bee; Spanish: [aˈðoβe]; via Spanish, from Arabic الطّوب (at-tūb)) is a building material made from loam and organic materials. Adobe is Spanish for mudbrick. In some English-speaking regions of Spanish heritage, such as the Southwestern United States, the term is used to refer to any kind of earthen construction, or various architectural styles like Pueblo Revival or Territorial Revival. Most adobe buildings are similar in appearance to cob and rammed earth buildings. Adobe is among the earliest building materials, and is used throughout the world. Adobe architecture has been dated to before 5,100 BP.
Web Search Results
- Adobe Inc. - Wikipedia
Financials as of November 29, 2024( Adobe Inc. (/ə ˈ d oʊ b i/ⓘ_ə-DOH-bee_), formerly Adobe Systems Incorporated, is an American multinational computer software company based in San Jose, California. It offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through to video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software. [...] Adobe was founded in December 1982( by John Warnock and Charles Geschke, who established the company after leaving Xerox PARC to develop and sell the PostScriptpage description language. In 1985, Apple Computer licensed PostScript for use in its LaserWriter printers, which helped spark the desktop publishing revolution.( Adobe later developed animation and multimedia through its acquisition of Macromedia, from which it acquired Macromedia Flash; video editing and compositing software with Adobe [...] It has historically specialized in software for the creation and publication of a wide range of content, including graphics, photography, illustration, animation, multimedia/video, motion pictures, and print. Its flagship products include Adobe Photoshop image editing software; Adobe Illustrator vector-based illustration software; Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Portable Document Format (PDF); and a host of tools primarily for audio-visual content creation, editing and publishing. Adobe offered a
- Adobe - YouTube
Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. We’re changing the world through digital experiences. [...] Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. We’re changing the world through digital experiences. [...] This YouTube channel represents three cloud products from Adobe: Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Document Cloud. Through our content, we aim to inspire, educate, and empower individuals and businesses to unleash their full potential using Adobe's suite of cloud-based solutions.
- Adobe Inc. | History, Products, & Facts | Britannica Money
The company was founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke. While employed at Xerox Corporation’s Palo Alto (California) Research Center (PARC), the two computer scientists had developed a programming language specially designed to describe the precise position, shape, and size of objects on a computer-generated page. This page description language, later known as PostScript, described such objects as letters and graphics in mathematical terms, without reference to any specific [...] a program for creating World Wide Web pages, and SiteMill, a Web site-management utility. In 1996 Adobe released its first title aimed at consumers, a simplified photo-editing program called PhotoDeluxe. [...] Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty • (AP) Adobe Inc., American developer of printing, publishing, and graphics software. Adobe was instrumental in the creation of the desktop publishing industry through the introduction of its PostScript printer language. Its headquarters are located in San Jose, California. ## Founding of Adobe
- Careers at Adobe | Adobe job opportunities.
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- Adobe: Creative, marketing and document management solutions
Photoshop Image editing and design Premiere Video editing and production Adobe Firefly AI-powered content creation Illustrator Vector graphics and illustration Adobe Express All-in-one design, video, photo, and PDF app Lightroom Photo editing and organization Adobe Stock High-quality licensable assets View all products Online tools Remove background Generate AI images Generate AI videos Generate AI art Edit photos with AI [...] Adobe: Creative, marketing and document management solutions Image 1: Adobe, Inc. Creativity & Design Shop for Image 2: Adobe Creative Cloud What is Creative Cloud? Creative apps and services for everyone Photographers Lightroom, Photoshop, and more Individuals 20+ creative apps, Acrobat, and more Business Solutions for teams and enterprises Students and teachers Save 70% on Creative Cloud View plans and pricing Featured products [...] Help Center Troubleshooting and how-tos Enterprise Support Dedicated help for large organizations Adobe Community Connect and get inspired Adobe Events Explore in-person and online events Adobe Developer Resources to empower developer creativity Download and install Contact us Common tasks Manage my account Manage my plan Subscribe to Adobe Status Learning resources
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Employees
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Inception Date
2/28/1982
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Location Data
Adobe, Old Street Yard, Finsbury, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England, EC1Y 8AF, United Kingdom
Coordinates: 51.5253953, -0.0883765
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