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Following its successful IPO in 1999, Agilent is now a fully independent company focusing on high-growth markets in communications, electronics and life sciences. Recognized as an industry leader, Agilent is first worldwide in the test and measurement market.
In 1999 the company’s test and measurement and related divisions spin-off to form Agilent Technologies. Agilent embodies the test and measurement legacy that began with Bill and Dave in that small Palo Alto garage in 1939. Now a fully independent measurement company, Agilent is in position to lead the test and measurement industry into the 21st century with its innovation and excellence.
1999
- HP announces strategic realignment to create an independent
measurement company composed of test and measurement components,
chemical analysis and medical businesses, and a computing
and imaging company that includes all of HP’s computing,
printing and imaging businesses.
- Agilent Technologies, the name of the new measurement company,
is announced at historic brand-identity launch event in San
Jose, Calif., announced by Agilent President and Chief Executive
Officer Ned Barnholt.
- Initial public stock offering on Nov. 18, 1999, raises $2.1
billion and breaks records as the largest IPO in Silicon Valley
history.
- Release of Agilent’s optical mouse sensor eliminates
need for mouse pads, and allows for creation of a more precise
and longer lasting computer mouse.
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