Zenimax raised $105 million to buy id

By Ellie Gibson Published 8 July, 2009

Best put that receipt in a safe place.

Newly published financial documents have revealed ZeniMax raised USD 105 million to buy id Software last month.

As reported by Venturebeat, the money was raised "in connection with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of id Software". However, the documents don't say whether USD 105 million was the final cost of buying the studio.

It has been confirmed though that id president Todd Hollenshead now sits on ZeniMax's board, probably on a throne made of diamonds and caviar.

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Comments (2) Latest comment 3 years ago

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  • Skinme #1 3 years ago

    From the looks of the posts from Nakatoo (above) EG need to tighten up their forum registration system!

    As for the article, it seems like id must've been in some financial strife if they were willing to settle for such a low price! Oh well, better to be owned but running rather than closing down like so many other companies.

  • BabyJesus #2 3 years ago

    I thought you could buy Id's off the internet for a fiver :p


    /gets coat