Combined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts' acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks List ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Takeaways from Donuts’ new website
· ServicesMatt Overman and Matt Delgado join Donuts. Donuts has updated its website after acquiring Rightside (it looks like they mostly ported Rightside's site), and there are a couple interesting things to note. First of all, Matt Overman and Matt Delgado ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Donuts acquisition of Rightside to happen overnight
· Domain RegistrarsRightside should no longer exist as a public company tomorrow morning. The sun has gone into hiding and a mist is falling in Seattle this morning, but executives at Rightside and Donuts won't be getting much time outside anyway. They'll be working ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Net Donuts purchase price for Rightside and details of their registry agreement
· Domain RegistrarsSEC filings show valuation of Rightside business and disclose deal value of registry services. There are a couple interesting tidbits in SEC filings for Donuts acquisition of Rightside (NASDAQ:NAME) that are worth sharing as they could be important to ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Here’s the latest on Donuts acquisition of Rightside
· UncategorizedDonuts' purchase of Rightside might be coming to a conclusion. There has been a bit of activity regarding Donuts acquisition of Rightside (NASDAQ:NAME). Offer issued: The tender offer was issued on June 27 and is valid until July 26, 2017 at ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
In Review: June in the domain industry
· UncategorizedBig geos and a big acquisition lead last month's news. It's time to take a quick look back at the top stories and podcasts on Domain Name Wire over the past month. Here are the top five stories ranked by pageviews: 1. Skip Hoagland puts domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
How Rightside sold itself
· Domain RegistrarsThere were lots of twists and turns over the past year as Rightside sold itself. Domain name company Rightside (NASDAQ:NAME) announced last month that it would be acquired by Donuts for $213 million. This ended a long and winding road for the ... Continue Reading15 Comments
Rightside gets its first shareholder lawsuit after acquisition announcement
· ServicesUnsurprisingly, Rightside has been sued after announcing its planned sale to Donuts. The lawyers are circling. Seattle law firm Breskin Johnson & Townsend PLLC has filed a lawsuit (pdf) on behalf of Rightside (NASDAQ:NAME) shareholder Susan ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Analyzing Donuts’ deal to acquire Rightside
· Domain RegistrarsRightside had to sell and Donuts is the logical buyer. Last week, Donuts agreed to acquire Rightside (NASDAQ: NAME) for $213 million. As luck would have it, I was vacationing in Costa Rica when the deal was announced. I gave some initial thoughts right ... Continue Reading8 Comments
First take: Donuts to buy Rightside for $213 million
· Domain RegistrarsDeal saves Rightside from the public markets and challenged growth trajectory. Top level domain name company Donuts has agreed to acquire competitor Rightside (NASDAQ: NAME) for $213 million, Rightside announced today. The deal will give Donuts an ... Continue Reading13 Comments