when did disney buy pixar

Disney officially bought Pixar in 2006, in an all‑stock deal valued at about 7.4 billion dollars.

Disney announced the agreement to acquire Pixar on January 24, 2006. After Pixar shareholders approved the deal, the acquisition was completed on May 5, 2006, which is the key “Disney bought Pixar” date most sources use for the takeover being finalized.