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The company was acquired in 1995 by the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Three years later, in 1997, Network Solutions was listed at the NASDAQ stock exchange and acquired the symbol of "NSOL". Its initial public offering (IPO) managed to raise USD 67 million.  

The company was acquired in 1995 by the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Three years later, in 1997, Network Solutions was listed at the NASDAQ stock exchange and acquired the symbol of "NSOL". Its initial public offering (IPO) managed to raise USD 67 million.  

The control of Network Solutions changed hands in 2000, when VeriSign acquired the majority share holding at a price of USD 20 billion. The owner resold the company in 2003 to the Najafi Companies, while retaining the .com domain registry business to itself. Network Solution's business changed from being a registry to becoming a domain registrar. Under the new management, Network Solutions launched an inorganic growth strategy by first acquiring InQuent Technologies in Toronto (Canada) in 2004, followed by acquiring MonsterCommerce in 2005. The company's ownership changed hands once again in 2007 when General Atlantic, a private equity firm, bought into the company.  

The control of Network Solutions changed hands in 2000, when VeriSign acquired the majority share holding at a price of USD 20 billion[http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-237656.html]. The owner resold the company in 2003 to the Najafi Companies, while retaining the .com domain registry business to itself. Network Solution's business changed from being a registry to becoming a domain registrar. Under the new management, Network Solutions launched an inorganic growth strategy by first acquiring InQuent Technologies in Toronto (Canada) in 2004, followed by acquiring MonsterCommerce in 2005. The company's ownership changed hands once again in 2007 when General Atlantic, a private equity firm, bought into the company.  

The company has been [http://about.networksolutions.com/site/jd-power-and-associates-reports-network-solutions-recognized-for-providing-an-outstanding-customer-service-experience-for-a-fourth-consecutive-year/ recognized for customer satisfaction excellence] for a fourth consecutive year (2006 to 2009) by J.D. Power and Associates under their Certified Call Center Program.

The company has been [http://about.networksolutions.com/site/jd-power-and-associates-reports-network-solutions-recognized-for-providing-an-outstanding-customer-service-experience-for-a-fourth-consecutive-year/ recognized for customer satisfaction excellence] for a fourth consecutive year (2006 to 2009) by J.D. Power and Associates under their Certified Call Center Program.