Like Hershey Systems, Inc.

closed 9/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Hershey Systems, Inc.

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software has purchased privately held Hershey Systems, a provider of Web-based ECM solutions focused primarily on the higher education market. The acquistion makes Hyland one of the largest enterprise content management (ECM) software suite vendors in the higher education market.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. "
 target: Hershey Systems, Inc.
Hershey Systems is a software company that provides innovative solutions to more than 200 higher education institutions around the world. Hershey provides a comprehensive range of solutions for the higher education market focused on student success and operational excellence.
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closed 10/1/2010 via PR Newswire

The Access Network Company, acquired College Media Network

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Access Network Company announced that it will take over operations of College Media Network. College Media Network is the provider of the most widely used online content management software platform for college newspapers, encompassing more than 600 websites nationwide and providing daily online content to over 5 million people.
buyer: The Access Network Company
The Access Network(SM) is the premier online city guide content management software platform for premium brands, publishers, and local merchants. "
 target parent: Viacom Inc.
target: College Media Network
College Media Network is the provider of the most widely used online content management software platform for college newspapers, encompassing more than 600 websites nationwide and providing daily online content to over 5 million unique college students and alumni each month.
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closed 11/18/2011 via BNC Analysis

LANIT JSC, acquired Evident Point Software Corp

See 4120 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Canadian e-book software and firmware provider Evident Point has been acquired by LANIT, a major Russian company providing a diversified range of systems integration and other IT services. Neither the terms of the transaction nor general future plans of the two companies were disclosed.
buyer: LANIT JSC
LANIT JSU is the leading russian CIS multidisciplinary group of IT companies. The group companies offer a full range of IT services, whose number is steadily increasing due to development of advanced and popular technologies and solutions. "
 target: Evident Point Software Corp
Evident Point was established in 1995 with the vision of delivering quality software engineering services to major industry players. Evident Point's track record includes many successful projects for Apple, Microsoft, Netronix, Netscape and other industry leading software and hardware vendors.
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closed 7/18/2006 via PR Newswire

Ingram Digital Ventures, acquired Vital Source Technologies Inc.

See 69 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ingram Industries Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of Vital Source Technologies, Inc., a leading and trusted provider of digital content delivery solutions in education and professional learning environments.
buyer parent: Ingram Industries
buyer: Ingram Digital Ventures
Ingram Digital Ventures, an operating group of Ingram Industries Inc., is headquartered in LaVergne, Tennessee. "
 target: Vital Source Technologies Inc.
Founded in 1994, VitalSource has emerged as the leader in educational content delivery in such sectors as dental, nursing and law. Students and faculty acquire content in the company's VitalBook(TM) file format through a variety of channels using the VitalSource "Bookshelf" application.
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closed 7/1/2020 via BusinessWire

MPS Limited, acquired HighWire Press

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MPS Limited, a leading provider of content, learning, and platform solutions, has completed the acquisition of HighWire Press, a US company that provides digital content development and hosting services to ~140 influential societies, university presses and independent publishers that produce journals, books, and other scholarly publications.
buyer: MPS Limited (BSE:532440:$44.34)
MPS provides platform, learning, and content solutions and is a global partner to the world’s leading enterprises, publishers, learning companies, and content aggregators. "
 target parent: Accel-KKR
target: HighWire Press
HighWire is a US company that provides digital content development and hosting services to ~140 influential societies, university presses and independent publishers that produce journals, books, and other scholarly publications. It was founded by Stanford University Libraries in 1995.
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closed 12/14/2016 via Company Press Release

HighWire Press, acquired Semantico Ltd.

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scholarly publishing company HighWire Press announced its acquisition of Semantico, a privately held provider of technology and services for the scholarly publishing market. Semantico's mission is to be the partner of choice in helping clients realise the full potential of internet technologies for delivering digital information services.
buyer parent: Accel-KKR
buyer: HighWire Press
HighWire Press delivers technology solutions to leading publishers that disseminate scholarly research worldwide. HighWire provides strategic consulting, professional services and innovative open platform technologies. "
 target: Semantico Ltd.
Semantico is an innovative and market-leading digital publishing solutions company. They provide a range of services and technologies including: consultancy, publishing platform design and build, ebook system development, digital marketing, access and identity management, support and hosting.
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closed 11/10/2016 via PE Hub

Authorea, acquired The Winnower

See 268 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Authorea, the online collaborative platform for researchers, announced it has acquired The Winnower, a pioneering research publisher that offers advanced publishing tools to individual authors. With the acquisition, Authorea enhances the foremost online platform for researchers to write, cite, collaborate, host data, and publish all in one place.
buyer: Authorea
Authorea is the place to write scientific, academic, and technical documents in collaboration. Authorea is a digital collaboration platform that encourages more immediate knowledge-sharing in the scientific research community. "
 target: The Winnower
The Winnower Inc. operates an open access online scholarly publishing platform that employs open post-publication peer review. Its platform allows users to publish research, essays, peer reviews, and more.
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closed 9/10/2018 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Aries Systems Corp.

See 125 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, the global information analytics business specializing in science and health, announced it has acquired Aries Systems, a leader in scientific publication workflow solutions headquartered outside Boston, MA. Aries' offerings are used for manuscript submission, peer review, production tracking and eCommerce.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, and more. "
 target: Aries Systems Corp.
Aries Systems transforms the way scholarly publishers bring high-value content to the world. The company’s innovative and forward-looking workflow solutions manage the complexities of modern print and electronic publishing.
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closed 4/15/2014 via BusinessWire

Atypon Systems, Inc., acquired Metapress

See 79 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Atypon Systems, Inc. has acquired the Metapress business from EBSCO Online, Inc., which has made the decision to discontinue the Metapress platform. Metapress offers comprehensive web publishing solutions for publishers of scholarly journals and electronic books. Current Metapress clients will be transitioned to Atypon’s Literatum platform.
buyer: Atypon Systems, Inc.
Atypon delivers innovative solutions that revolutionize the way publishers and media organizations do business. Literatum, Atypon's flagship SaaS ePublishing platform, provides all of the functionality that professional and scholarly publishers need to compete in the digital world. "
 target parent: EBSCO Industries, Inc.
target: Metapress
Metapress has been a leader in hosting Science/Technical/Medical content since the beginning of the transition from print to electronic format. They have established a reputation for disseminating scholarly information on the Web and hosting highly ranked journals and e-books in many disciplines.
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closed 3/21/2012 via Company Press Release

Perceptive Software, Inc., acquired Nolij Corporation

See 88 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Perceptive Software, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise content management software, has acquired Nolij Corporation, a prominent provider of Web-based imaging, document management and workflow solutions for the higher education market.
buyer parent: Lexmark International, Inc.
buyer: Perceptive Software, Inc.
Perceptive Software, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise content management software that helps organizations easily manage the entire lifecycle of their documents and content, simplifying their business processes, and fueling greater operational efficiency. "
 target: Nolij Corporation
Nolij Corporation is the leading provider of higher education focused document imaging and workflow solutions and is the recognized leader in providing data integration middle-ware technology to the higher education customer.
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closed 5/31/2010 via Company Press Release

Pearson plc, acquired The Learning Edge North America

See 111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Learning Edge International has joined Pearson, a global leader in education, technology and services. Pearson’s mission is to increase access to educational opportunities and improve student outcomes worldwide.
buyer: Pearson plc (LSE:PSON:$5,359.58)
Pearson is an international education and media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. "
 target: The Learning Edge North America
The Learning Edge International provides solutions for educators so they can more effectively manage Digital Learning Resources using EQUELLA - a world class Digital Repository. EQUELLA is a mature, robust Digital Repository that integrates to your existing Learning Management System.
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closed 1/10/2010 via Company Press Release

Edline LLC, acquired SchoolFusion

See 69 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The assets of SchoolFusion, a leading provider of website and communication solutions for K-12 education, have been acquired by Edline LLC, a portfolio company of Providence Equity. SchoolFusion’s user-friendly website tools empower teachers and administrators to easily create and maintain content rich school and classroom pages.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Edline LLC
Edline is the K12 Web site/portal solution that enables secure parent access to grades, attendance, homework, and other private information. Edline generates teacher web pages, provides group calendaring, virtual file storage, and parental email alerts as part of their web communication platform. "
 target: SchoolFusion
SchoolFusion is a leading provider of website and communication solutions for K-12 education. Its customized web tools connect teachers, students and parents by empowering districts to communicate more effectively.
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closed 11/19/2014 via PR Web

Books International Inc., acquired Cloud View Technologies LLC

See 106 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Books International, Inc., a provider of fulfillment services to publishers around the world, announced acquisition of the majority equity in Cloud View Technologies. They offer cloud-based, secure suite of web applications used for eBook fulfillment, digital content delivery, and title management.
buyer: Books International Inc.
Books International, a family owned and operated company, has provided fulfillment services to publishers around the world from the company headquarters in Dulles, VA. BI processes and ships over $200,000,000 of orders per year on behalf of independent publishers and distribution clients. "
 target: Cloud View Technologies LLC
Cloud View Technologies is a software developer of digital delivery platforms for publishers, independent authors, and instructors seeking to digitize and deliver custom course materials.
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closed 9/6/2018 via Company Press Release

Atypon Systems, Inc., acquired Authorea

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Authorea has joined Atypon, the leading online scholarly publishing technology company. Authorea is the leading platform to write, cite, collaborate, host data, and publish. They're improving how researchers work and make breakthrough discoveries by tackling one of the most important parts of the research cycle: communication.
buyer parent: Wiley
buyer: Atypon Systems, Inc.
Atypon develops software essential to the success of online publishers. The company’s user-oriented approach to product development gives publishers automated and easy-to-use tools for presenting, marketing, and selling their content. "
 target: Authorea
Authorea is the leading platform to write, cite, collaborate, host data, and publish. They're improving how researchers work and make breakthrough discoveries by tackling one of the most important parts of the research cycle: communication.
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announced 6/27/2018 via Company Press Release

2U, Inc., will acquire CritiqueIt Inc.

See 46 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 2U, Inc., a global leader in digital education, announced it has agreed to acquire CritiqueIt, Inc., creator of a market-leading digital annotation tool. The CritiqueIt technology facilitates more dynamic engagement among students and faculty by allowing any piece of content to be annotated in real-time.
buyer: 2U, Inc. (TWOU:$411.77)
2U partners with great colleges and universities to build the world's best digital education. Their platform provides a comprehensive fusion of technology, services and data architecture to transform high-quality and rigorous campus-based universities into the best digital versions of themselves. "
 target: CritiqueIt Inc.
CritiqueIt provides annotation tools for real-time conversations. The company's technology reaches across market sectors by integrating seamlessly into existing technologies and platforms. They provide to higher education, corporate training, automotive, K-12, retail and scientific services.
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closed 8/11/2015 via BusinessWire

Jenzabar, Inc., acquired SONISWEB

See 206 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jenzabar Inc., a leading provider of software, services and strategies for higher education, announced that it has acquired RJM Systems, Inc., developer of SONISWEB. The company is a provider of state-of-the-art systems developed exclusively to meet administrative needs of colleges and universities.
buyer: Jenzabar, Inc.
Jenzabar, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise software, strategies, and services developed exclusively for higher education. The company offers integrated, innovative solutions to advance the goals of academic and administrative offices across the campus and throughout the student lifecycle. "
 target: SONISWEB
RJM Systems, Inc., developer of SONISWEB, provide the highest quality in information management systems and services to meet the demand of higher educational institutions.
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closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Ascend Learning, acquired E*Value

See 731 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ascend Learning, a leading provider of technology-based educational solutions for healthcare and other vocational industries, has acquired Advanced Informatics, a software company helping healthcare education programs more efficiently manage the clinical education experience of their students through its E*Value solutions.
buyer parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: Ascend Learning
Ascend Learning is a leading provider of technology-based educational, curriculum and assessment solutions for healthcare and other vocational industries, and specializes in delivering higher-performance results for students and professionals. "
 target: E*Value
Advanced Informatics is a software company helping healthcare education programs more efficiently manage the clinical education experience of their students. Through its E*Value® software, the company helps its clients manage class schedules, evaluations, outcomes measurement, etc.
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closed 4/10/2018 via BNC Analysis

Clarivate Analytics, acquired Kopernio

See 30 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kopernio, an edtech platform for accessing academic journals, has been acquired by Clarivate Analytics, a research analytics software company. Based in the UK, Kopernio is an AI-powered platform for academics, students, and researchers to search available research papers online from major publishers and open source publishers.
buyer: Clarivate Analytics (:$964.58)
Clarivate Analytics is a research analytics software company that provides subscription-based services in research and patent analytics. Organizations and researchers rely on the knowledge bases from Clarivate for information about pharmaceutical and biotech intelligence and IP management. "
 target: Kopernio
Based in the UK, Kopernio is an edtech platform for accessing academic journals. Kopernio's AI-powered platform enables academics, students, and researchers to search available research papers online from major publishers and open source publishers.
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closed 2/17/2016 via Company Press Release

New Harbor Capital, acquired Certica Solutions

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Chicago-based private equity firm New Harbor Capital has completed a majority equity investment in Certica Solutions, a provider of K-12 data management software and education content solutions, in conjunction with Certica’s acquisition of Academic Benchmarks, the market-leading data service for K-12 academic standards.
buyer: New Harbor Capital
New Harbor Capital is a growth-focused private equity firm that understands the value of true collaboration. New Harbor works with business owners and management teams to pursue accelerated growth. They seek to invest in business services companies that offer an opportunity for them to add value. "
 target: Certica Solutions
Certica Solutions provides education technology platform, content and data solutions which enable K-12 educators and administrators to improve instructional and organizational performance. Certica partners with a diverse network of education technology companies, publishers and assessment providers.
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closed 1/18/2017 via PR Web

Macmillan Learning, acquired Intellus Learning, Inc.

See 90 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macmillan Learning, a company that provides educators with tailored solutions designed to inspire curiosity and measure progress, has acquired Intellus Learning, a company that supports great teaching and learning in higher education with intelligent analytics that help faculty and institutions select the best content for each learner.
buyer parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
buyer: Macmillan Learning
Macmillan Learning improves lives through learning. Their legacy of excellence in education continues to inform their approach to developing world-class content with pioneering, interactive tools. They facilitate teaching and learning opportunities that spark student engagement and improve outcomes."
 target: Intellus Learning, Inc.
Intellus Learning supports great teaching and learning in higher education with intelligent analytics that help faculty and institutions select the best content for each learner.
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Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Hershey Systems, Inc.

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software has purchased privately held Hershey Systems, a provider of Web-based ECM solutions focused primarily on the higher education market. The acquistion makes Hyland one of the largest enterprise content management (ECM) software suite vendors in the higher education market.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. "
 target: Hershey Systems, Inc.
Hershey Systems is a software company that provides innovative solutions to more than 200 higher education institutions around the world. Hershey provides a comprehensive range of solutions for the higher education market focused on student success and operational excellence.
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announced 9/10/2020 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., will acquire Alfresco Software, Inc.

See 16001 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland, a leading content services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfresco, a commercial, open-source software company that builds and markets a cloud-native, process, content, and governance intensive Digital Business Platform.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland is a leading content services provider and software company. Through their OnBase platform, Hyland provides enterprise content management, case management, business process management, and records management all in a singular place. "
 target parent: Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
target: Alfresco Software, Inc.
Alfresco Software is a commercial, open-source software company that builds and markets a cloud-native, process, content, and governance intensive Digital Business Platform. It is a single, integrated platform used to digitize processes, manage content, and securely govern information.
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closed 8/26/2020 via Company Press Release

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Another Monday

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synopsis: Hyland, a leading content services provider, announced its acquisition of Another Monday, a German-based robotic process automation (RPA) software developer. The addition of a feature-rich, end-to-end RPA software solution that is highly configurable extends Hyland’s process automation capabilities and strengthens its content services portfolio.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland is a leading content services provider and software company. Through their OnBase platform, Hyland provides enterprise content management, case management, business process management, and records management all in a singular place. "
 target: Another Monday
Another Monday is a German-based robotic process automation (RPA) software developer. Another Monday was positioned as a Visionary by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation Software 2019.
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closed 2/5/2020 via Company Press Release

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Learning Machine

See 3026 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland, a leading content services provider, has acquired Learning Machine, an innovator in blockchain-anchored digital credentialing solutions. Learning Machine's credentialing solution facilitates the creation and sharing of blockchain-secured digital records that are recipient owned, vendor independent and verifiable anywhere.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland is a leading content services provider and software company. Through their OnBase platform, Hyland provides enterprise content management, case management, business process management, and records management all in a singular place. "
 target: Learning Machine
Learning Machine is a leading provider of blockchain credentialing solutions based on the Blockcerts open standard. The Learning Machine Issuing System allows any organization to easily design their records, import recipient data, issue records and manage the entire credentialing lifecycle.
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announced 12/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Hyland Software, Inc., will purchase ECM Business from Streamline Health

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. has agreed to sell its Enterprise Content Management (ECM) business to Hyland, a leading content services provider and software company. Streamline Health ECM simplifies the process of converting documents to digital images and enables them to be incorporated and integrated into electronic health record systems.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland is a leading content services provider and software company. Through their OnBase platform, Hyland provides enterprise content management (ECM), case management, business process management (BPM), and records management all in a singular place. "
 seller: Streamline Health (STRM:$20.98)
Streamline Health Enterprise Content Management (ECM) simplifies the process of converting documents to digital images and enables them to be incorporated and integrated into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
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closed 4/2/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Hyland Software, Inc., purchased OneContent from Allscripts

See 965 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Allscripts has closed the previously announced sale of its OneContent business to Hyland Software, Inc., a leading provider of content services solutions to the healthcare industry and beyond. OneContent is a healthcare document management solution that captures, indexes, stores and retrieves patient information.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland is a leader in providing software solutions for managing content, processes and cases for organizations across the globe. For over 25 years, Hyland has enabled more than 19,000 organizations to digitalize their workplaces and fundamentally transform their operations. "
 seller: Allscripts (MDRX:$1,718.10)
OneContent is a healthcare document management solution that captures, indexes, stores and retrieves patient information. Allscripts is a leader in healthcare information technology solutions that advance clinical, financial and operational results.
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closed 5/11/2016 via Company Press Release

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Acrosoft Corporation

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland, creator of OnBase, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the AcroSoft enterprise content management (ECM) business from Interactive Intelligence, Inc. AcroSoft offers ECM-focused software solutions to the insurance marketplace.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland has helped more than 13,500 lifetime customers by providing real-world solutions to everyday business challenges. OnBase, Hyland’s core product, helps organizations manage content and streamline business operations by creating a true enterprise information hub. "
 target parent: Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.
target: Acrosoft Corporation
AcroSoft Corporation develops and implements property and casualty insurance solutions for insurance companies worldwide. Its Insurance Content Management offers solution for document management, imaging, and workflow management.
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closed 10/14/2015 via PE Hub

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired LawLogix

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synopsis: Hyland, creator of OnBase, announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based LawLogix, a software company specializing in cloud-based immigration and compliance solutions. Founded in 2000, LawLogix’s solutions automate the labor and paper intensive electronic I-9 compliance, E-Verify and immigration case management processes.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland has helped more than 13,500 lifetime customers by providing real-world solutions to everyday business challenges. OnBase, Hyland’s core product, helps organizations manage content and streamline business operations by creating a true enterprise information hub. "
 target parent: The PNC Financial Services Group
target: LawLogix
LawLogix assists millions of people every year through its innovative electronic I-9 compliance, E-Verify and immigration case management software. Founded in 2000, LawLogix is a trusted SaaS provider for many prestigious corporations that include one of the world’s top five largest banks.
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on offer 6/18/2014 via BNC Analysis

Hyland Software, Inc., offer to acquire ReadSoft

See 4703 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software, Inc. announces a cash offer to acquire ReadSoft AB a leading global provider of software solutions that automate business processes, both on premise and in the cloud. Its software captures, classifies, sorts and routes both hard copy and digital business documents.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland's enterprise content management (ECM) solution, OnBase, is one of the most flexible and comprehensive ECM products on the market. Approximately 1,500 government customers use OnBase for public works, finance and administration, health and human services, and courts and public safety. "
 target: ReadSoft (SE:RSOF-B:$118.63)
ReadSoft is a leading global provider of software solutions that automate business processes, both on premise and in the cloud. Its software captures, classifies, sorts and routes both hard copy and digital business documents.
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closed 2/28/2013 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired AnyDoc Software Inc.

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synopsis: Hyland Software, a recognized leader in the enterprise content management (ECM) industry, acquired AnyDoc Software, a market leader in automated document, data capture and classification solutions. Acquiring AnyDoc matures Hyland's continued efforts to enhance its industry expertise and to develop valuable software solutions for the market.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland's enterprise content management (ECM) solution, OnBase, is one of the most flexible and comprehensive ECM products on the market. Approximately 1,500 government customers use OnBase for public works, finance and administration, health and human services, and courts and public safety. "
 target: AnyDoc Software Inc.
AnyDoc Software provides award-winning automated document, data capture, and classification solutions. Their flagship software, OCR for AnyDoc®, enables companies around the world to dramatically reduce the costs and inefficiencies of manual data entry—as well as other manual processes.
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closed 12/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired SIRE Technologies, Inc.

See 414 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software purchased SIRE Technologies, a leading provider of document management, agenda and minutes automation and other industry-leading software designed specifically for the government market. This purchase exemplifies Hyland's continued efforts to enhance its industry expertise and to develop viable software solutions for its end users.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland's enterprise content management (ECM) solution, OnBase, is one of the most flexible and comprehensive ECM products on the market. Approximately 1,500 government customers use OnBase for public works, finance and administration, health and human services, and courts and public safety. "
 target: SIRE Technologies, Inc.
SIRE Technologies, Inc. develops, delivers, and supports its own software modules called SIRE. This powerful product suite is specifically designed for government agencies and dramatically reduces the costs of manually processing, storing, and retrieving documents and information.
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closed 9/24/2010 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Computer Systems Company, Inc.

See 663 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software has purchased privately held Computer Systems Company, Inc. (dba The CSC Group), a provider of business and clinical healthcare software and document conversion services. The CSC Group's offerings include revenue cycle management solutions, a fully integrated ultrasound reporting and imaging product, and data conversion services.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. A suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. "
 target: Computer Systems Company, Inc.
Computer Systems Company, Inc. (dba The CSC Group) delivers enterprise information management and business process automation solutions. The company operates three business units: Business Healthcare, Clinical Healthcare, and EIM (Electronic Image Management) Services.
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closed 9/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Hershey Systems, Inc.

See 66 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software has purchased privately held Hershey Systems, a provider of Web-based ECM solutions focused primarily on the higher education market. The acquistion makes Hyland one of the largest enterprise content management (ECM) software suite vendors in the higher education market.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. "
 target: Hershey Systems, Inc.
Hershey Systems is a software company that provides innovative solutions to more than 200 higher education institutions around the world. Hershey provides a comprehensive range of solutions for the higher education market focused on student success and operational excellence.
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closed 3/1/2010 via BusinessWire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired eWebHealth

See 603 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thoma Bravo portfolio company Hyland Software, one of the world’s largest independent and highest growth enterprise content management software vendors, has acquired privately held eWebHealth, a leading provider of hosted medical records workflow solutions.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management. "
 target: eWebHealth
eWebHealth is a leading provider of medical record workflow solutions. eWebHealth helps hospitals and health facilities overcome the inefficiencies of managing paper-based medical records to improve productivity, profitability and patient care.
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closed 7/1/2009 via Company Press Release

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Valco Data Systems, Inc.

See 673 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software announced that it has purchased privately held Valco Data Systems, a provider of document management, document imaging, workflow and health information management (HIM) integration solutions focused on the healthcare market.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management. "
 target: Valco Data Systems, Inc.
Valco Data Systems is a healthcare vendor in health network integration, information management, and document imaging solutions. Valco's recently released EHR Integration Platform, Clinical Portals, and Workflow technologies complement successful Paperless Hospital and document imaging business.
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closed 7/9/2008 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Liberty IMS

See 16298 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software, the developer of the OnBase enterprise content management software suite, announced that the company has acquired Liberty Information Management Systems (Liberty IMS). The transaction was private and terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management. "
 target: Liberty IMS
Since 1987, Liberty IMS has secured more than 1,000 implementations of its LibertyNET and LibertyNET Office products in organizations spanning several vertical markets, most notably in state and local government, transportation and logistics, financial services and healthcare.
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closed 8/1/2007 via BusinessWire

Thoma Cressey Bravo, acquired Hyland Software, Inc.

See 4286 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thoma Cressey Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm with more than 27 years of experience, has acquired a majority stake in Hyland Software, Inc., a Westlake, OH-based enterprise content management software company. Thoma Cressey Bravo’s financial backing will allow Hyland Software to pursue acquisitions.
buyer: Thoma Cressey Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the most experienced and successful private equity firms in the United States. Thoma Bravo and its predecessor firms have been providing equity and strategic and operating support to promising businesses and their management teams for more than 25 years. "
 target: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management.
price ($mm)
$265*
rev ($mm)
$89
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/14/2006 via PR Newswire

Hyland Software, Inc., acquired Matrix Imaging

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyland Software announced the acquisition of Matrix Imaging , a privately held systems integrator that specializes in delivering enterprise content management (ECM) solutions tailored to help higher education institutions increase administrative efficiencies and more effectively recruit and retain top students.
buyer parent: Thoma Cressey Bravo
buyer: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management. "
 target: Matrix Imaging
Matrix Imaging focuses solely on document imaging and related technologies. Headquartered in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, Matrix Imaging is committed to deliver the best software, implementation, technical design and support services to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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closed 8/1/2007 via BusinessWire

Thoma Cressey Bravo, acquired Hyland Software, Inc.

See 4286 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thoma Cressey Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm with more than 27 years of experience, has acquired a majority stake in Hyland Software, Inc., a Westlake, OH-based enterprise content management software company. Thoma Cressey Bravo’s financial backing will allow Hyland Software to pursue acquisitions.
buyer: Thoma Cressey Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the most experienced and successful private equity firms in the United States. Thoma Bravo and its predecessor firms have been providing equity and strategic and operating support to promising businesses and their management teams for more than 25 years. "
 target: Hyland Software, Inc.
Hyland Software Inc. is the developer of OnBase, a rapidly deployable suite of enterprise content management (ECM) software applications. OnBase is a modular suite of ECM applications that includes document imaging, workflow, electronic document management, COLD/ERM and records management.
price ($mm)
$265*
rev ($mm)
$89
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/2/2006 via PR Newswire

Open Text Corporation, acquired Hummingbird Limited

See 842 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Open Text Corporation, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management software, and Hummingbird Ltd. announced that they have closed the transaction pursuant to which all of Hummingbird's common shares were acquired by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Open Text.
buyer: Open Text Corporation (OTEX:$2,934.81)
Open Text, the enterprise content management leader, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings together leading Content Experts(TM) to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. "
 target: Hummingbird Limited
Hummingbird Ltd. is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions. The Company's enterprise software solutions fall into two principal categories: enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, and network connectivity solutions.
price ($mm)
$489
rev ($mm)
$236
EBITDA ($mm)
$35
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
14.1x
cancelled 8/4/2006 via PR Newswire

Symphony Technology Group, cancelled an acquisition of Hummingbird Limited

See 838 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hummingbird terminated its arrangement agreement with affiliates of Symphony and, as required by that agreement, paid an affiliate of Symphony a termination fee of approximately US$11.7 million. The special meeting of Hummingbird's shareholders to consider the Symphony transaction that was scheduled for August 18, 2006 has been cancelled.
buyer: Symphony Technology Group
Symphony Technology Group (STG) is a strategic private equity firm with the mission of investing in and being a partner in building great software and services companies. "
 target: Hummingbird Limited
Hummingbird Ltd. is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions. The Company's enterprise software solutions fall into two principal categories: enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, and network connectivity solutions.
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closed 7/2/2020 via PR Newswire

Informatica Corp., acquired Compact Solutions LLC

See 1719 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Informatica®, the enterprise cloud data management leader, has acquired Compact Solutions to bring expanded metadata management to the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform™, powered by the CLAIRE™ AI engine. Compact Solutions provides data governance in complex enterprises, enabling organizations to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
buyer parent: Permira
buyer: Informatica Corp. (INFA:$1,047.95)
Informatica is the only proven Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader that accelerates data-driven digital transformation. Informatica enables companies to fuel innovation, become more agile, and realize new growth opportunities, resulting in intelligent market disruptions. "
 target: Compact Solutions LLC
Compact Solutions was founded in 2003 with engineering operations in Krakow, Poland. The company has focused on automated solutions for data governance in complex enterprises, enabling organizations worldwide to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
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closed 6/25/2018 via BusinessWire

Steele Compliance Solutions, Inc., acquired TransparINT

See 2272 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Steele Compliance Solutions, Inc. has acquired TransparINT, a leading technology company harnessing AI technology for compliance tools. TransparINT’s negative news monitoring application uses machine learning and natural language processing to filter vast quantities of unstructured data from millions of sources to identify risk potential.
buyer: Steele Compliance Solutions, Inc.
Steele Compliance is a global compliance intelligence firm offering comprehensive third-party due diligence and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that help organizations comply with regulatory requirements and align with best practices. "
 target: TransparINT
TransparINT is a full service technology company focused on providing the next generation of financial crimes compliance tools. They provide simple to use web-based applications that give access to the industry's largest amount of real-time negative news and adverse media data.
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announced 5/3/2018 via PR Web

Sovos Compliance, will acquire TrustWeaver

See 1561 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sovos, a provider of tax software, will acquire Sweden-based TrustWeaver, a provider of cloud software that helps businesses authenticate and archive electronic documents for VAT audit purposes. TrustWeaver allows organizations to execute their ERP, workflow and archiving strategies in adherence to laws governing transactions and auditability.
buyer parent: HgCapital
buyer: Sovos Compliance
Sovos is a provider of software that safeguards businesses from the burden and risk of modern tax. The Sovos Intelligent Compliance Cloud is a secure and reliable cloud software platform to create a global solution for tax determination, e-invoicing compliance and tax reporting. "
 target: TrustWeaver
Sweden-based TrustWeaver provides a cloud-based compliance service for electronic invoicing and other legally critical documents. TrustWeaver allows organizations to execute their ERP, workflow and archiving strategies with guaranteed adherence to laws governing transactions and auditability.
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closed 1/29/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Data443, acquired ClassiDocs

See 543 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Data443 Risk Mitigation, a technology holding company specializing in ‘all things data security’, has acquired ClassiDocs, an enterprise cloud data classification and governance leader.
buyer: Data443 (OTCPK:ATDS:$1.90)
Data443 Risk Mitigation is a technology holding company specializing in ‘all things data security’. Data443 is actively developing and acquiring cyber-security products & service offerings that are central to blockchain, cyber data security, GDPR, compliance and governance capabilities. "
 target parent: IP Risk Control
target: ClassiDocs
ClassiDocs is an enterprise cloud data classification and governance leader. ClassiDocs was developed specifically to rapidly communicate to data stewards 'what data is where' - in a fast to deploy, easy to understand approach.
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closed 4/10/2017 via PR Newswire

IP Risk Control, acquired ClassiDocs

See 543 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IP Risk Control acquired enterprise cloud data classification and governance leader, ClassiDocs. Data Classification and Governance is a key foundation technology and approach that is fundamental to any enterprise's security program. ClassiDocs was developed specifically to rapidly communicate to data stewards 'what data is where'.
buyer: IP Risk Control (OTCPK:APHD:$0.05)
Appiphany Technologies (IP Risk Control) commenced operations in June of 2009. Appiphany has now completely diversified its offerings to deliver global 'best-of-breed' products and technologies to bring complete holistic solutions to combat the counterfeit and pirating of global goods. "
 target: ClassiDocs
ClassiDocs is an enterprise cloud data classification and governance leader. ClassiDocs was developed specifically to rapidly communicate to data stewards 'what data is where' - in a fast to deploy, easy to understand approach.
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closed 10/2/2014 via BusinessWire

Iron Mountain Incorporated, acquired Fontis International

See 2904 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Iron Mountain Incorporated announced that it has acquired Fontis International, a provider of a cloud-based subscription service for records retention guidelines. Fontis’ cloud-based subscription service allows Iron Mountain to deliver automated, up-to-date retention guidelines from around the world.
buyer: Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM:$4,243.25)
Iron Mountain Incorporated is a leading provider of storage and information management services. The company stores and protects billions of information assets, including business documents, backup tapes, electronic files and medical data. "
 target: Fontis International
Fontis International focuses on international information governance in the global enterprise. The company's Open Retention Manager is an integrated policy management system and legal data service that can author and distribute a legally defensible record keeping program throughout the enterprise.
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closed 9/5/2014 via PR Web

Cryptzone AB, acquired HiSoftware Inc.

See 818 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cryptzone has acquired HiSoftware Inc. HiSoftware provides end-to-end information security and compliance solutions to help organizations address business process, regulatory and productivity concerns around the secure collaboration of data in content management systems and social environments.
buyer parent: Medina Capital
buyer: Cryptzone AB
The Cryptzone Group is a technology innovator of proactive controls to mitigate IT security risk. Its solutions enable organizations to securely connect, collaborate and comply within the digital workplace, thereby improving document security, access control and compliance auditing capabilities. "
 target: HiSoftware Inc.
HiSoftware provides end-to-end information security and compliance solutions to help organizations address business process, regulatory and productivity concerns around the secure collaboration of data in content management systems and social environments.
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closed 9/5/2014 via PR Web

Cryptzone AB, acquired HiSoftware Inc.

See 818 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cryptzone has acquired HiSoftware Inc. HiSoftware provides end-to-end information security and compliance solutions to help organizations address business process, regulatory and productivity concerns around the secure collaboration of data in content management systems and social environments.
buyer parent: Medina Capital
buyer: Cryptzone AB
The Cryptzone Group is a technology innovator of proactive controls to mitigate IT security risk. Its solutions enable organizations to securely connect, collaborate and comply within the digital workplace, thereby improving document security, access control and compliance auditing capabilities. "
 target: HiSoftware Inc.
HiSoftware provides end-to-end information security and compliance solutions to help organizations address business process, regulatory and productivity concerns around the secure collaboration of data in content management systems and social environments.
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closed 7/14/2014 via PR Newswire

Collection Solutions Software, Inc., acquired 123Comply LLC

See 541 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Collections Solutions Software, Inc., CSS IMPACT, the ARM industry's leading & most robust Debt Collections platform, announced the acquisition of 123 Comply LLC, a leading provider of compliance oriented services & solutions.
buyer: Collection Solutions Software, Inc.
Collections Solutions Software Inc., is the industry's leading ARM + Collections Platform focused on the Healthcare, Education & Legal industries. They offer premier Enterprise Financial & Collection ARM Platforms with state of the art built-in Compliance & Regulation controls. "
 target: 123Comply LLC
Founded by Dr. Phillip Spears, 123 Comply LLC is a leading provider of compliance oriented services & solutions.
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closed 7/1/2009 via BusinessWire

Unify Corp., acquired AXS-One Inc.

See 812 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Unify Corp., a global provider of application development, data management and migration solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of AXS-One, a leading provider of integrated content archiving software solutions.
buyer: Unify Corp. (DAEG:$23.67)
Unify is a global provider of application development, database and migration solutions that enable organizations to deliver modern, data-rich and cost effective applications. "
 target: AXS-One Inc.
AXS-One Inc. is a leading provider of high performance Records Compliance Management software solutions. The AXS-One Compliance Platform enables organizations to implement secure, scalable and enforceable policies that address records management for corporate governance and industry regulations.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2.55 [$14.99]
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/3/2009 via PR Newswire

Finsbury Solutions Limited, acquired Compassoft, Inc.

See 822 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Finsbury Solutions, a leading supplier of spreadsheet management and control software, announced it has acquired the products and assets of Compassoft Inc, a US based governance risk and compliance software vendor. The strategic acquisition of Compassoft's End User Computing products strengthens Finsbury's product coverage and customer base.
buyer: Finsbury Solutions Limited
With a customer base of over 200 organisations Finsbury Solutions is a leading provider of enterprise spreadsheet management and compliance solutions. Finsbury Solutions' products benefits from the real industry experience of the Finsbury Solutions management team. "
 target: Compassoft, Inc.
Compassoft's End User Computing (EUC) applications reduce non-compliance risk and increase reporting accuracy by identifying, retrieving and documenting both visible and obscure sources of business-critical information.
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closed 8/4/2008 via PR Newswire

Interwoven, Inc., acquired Discovery Mining Inc.

See 816 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Interwoven, Inc. a global leader in content management solutions, announced that it has closed the acquisition of Discovery Mining, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for eDiscovery to professional services firms and corporations.
buyer: Interwoven, Inc. (IWOV:$0.00)
Interwoven is a global leader in content management solutions. Interwoven's software and services enable organizations to effectively leverage content to drive business growth by improving the customer experience, increasing collaboration, and streamlining business processes in dynamic environments."
 target: Discovery Mining Inc.
Discovery Mining is a leading provider of Automated Discovery software as a service that stores, categorizes, searches and presents documents to organizations involved in litigation, investigation, regulatory response, or mergers & acquisitions.
price ($mm)
$29
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/1/2006 via PR Newswire

Parallax Capital Partners LLC, purchased Enterprise Financials product line from AXS-One

See 812 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AXS-One Inc., a leading provider of high-performance records compliance management software solutions, announced today that it has sold the assets of its Enterprise Financials product line to Computron Software, LLC a subsidiary of Parallax Capital Partners, LLC of Irvine, California, for $12 million in cash plus future potential consideration.
buyer: Parallax Capital Partners LLC
Parallax Capital Partners, LLC specializes in acquiring and operating software companies that have proven products and established customer bases. Parallax provides its portfolio companies with experienced management skills as well as cost effective infrastructure support. "
 seller: AXS-One
AXS-One Inc. is a leading provider of high performance Records Compliance Management software solutions. The AXS-One Compliance Platform enables organizations to implement secure, scalable and enforceable policies that address records management for corporate governance and industry regulations.
price ($mm)
$12
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 4/24/2006 via PR Newswire

Pitney Bowes Inc., acquired Ibis Consulting

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pitney Bowes Inc. announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Ibis Consulting, Inc. for approximately $67 million. Ibis is a leading provider of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) services to law firms and corporate clients.
buyer: Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI:$3,489.74)
Pitney Bowes is a $5.7 billion global provider of integrated mailstream management solutions headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The company serves over 2 million businesses of all sizes in more than 130 countries through dealer and direct operations. "
 target: Ibis Consulting
A trusted, tier-one provider of premier electronic discovery and compliance solutions for corporations, law firms, and quality alliance partners. Responding to electronic document discovery requests, regulatory and compliance matters efficiently and effectively requires expert understanding.
price ($mm)
$67
rev ($mm)
$23
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/2/2003 via PR Newswire

Hummingbird Limited, acquired Valid Information Systems Limited

See 812 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hummingbird Ltd. , the world-leading developer of enterprise information management systems announced the acquisition of Valid Information Systems Limited (Valid).
buyer parent: Open Text Corporation
buyer: Hummingbird Limited
Hummingbird Ltd. is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions. The Company's enterprise software solutions fall into two principal categories: enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, and network connectivity solutions. "
 target: Valid Information Systems Limited
Valid is a privately held company that is an established leader in the rapidly growing compliance and records management market in the United Kingdom. Valid Information SystemsLimited is the innovative UK based developer of R/KYV - a powerful and flexible integrated Electronic Document and Records
price ($mm)
$17
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/28/2019 via Company Press Release

Sovos Compliance, acquired Foriba

See 4172 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global tax software provider Sovos announced it will acquire Istanbul-based Foriba, a leading player in e-invoicing, e-delivery notes, e-receipts and periodic value-added tax (VAT) reporting. Foriba will further strengthen Sovos’ tax solution built for a digital world, with tax determination, e-invoicing compliance and tax reporting solutions.
buyer parent: HgCapital
buyer: Sovos Compliance
Sovos is a leading global provider of software that safeguards businesses from the burden and risk of modern tax. The Sovos Intelligent Compliance Cloud is the first complete solution for modern tax, giving businesses a global solution for tax determination, e-invoicing compliance and tax reporting."
 target: Foriba
Headquartered in Turkey, Foriba is a leading regulatory technologies company helping enterprises to easily transfer their accounting and finance-based business processes to a digital platform. The company delivers 25 different solutions and services in more than 10 countries.
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closed 8/21/2019 via BNC Analysis

Carlyle Group, acquired IsoMetrix

See 4170 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, announced that its $698 million Carlyle Africa (Buyout) Fund had acquired South Africa-headquartered IsoMetrix, a leading supplier of integrated software for governance, risk, and compliance. IsoMetrix boasts powerful, configurable dashboards for state-of-the-art Business Intelligence.
buyer: Carlyle Group (CG:$1,614.20)
The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with $210 billion of assets under management across 335 investment vehicles. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. "
 target: IsoMetrix
IsoMetrix is a leading supplier of integrated software for governance, risk, and compliance. IsoMetrix boasts powerful, configurable dashboards for state-of-the-art Business Intelligence.
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Ticker: KERN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Akerna
Akerna
Akerna is a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s service offerings include the MJ Platform, its leading seed-to-sale, regulatory compliance, technology solution, and Leaf Data Systems, which provide government clients with compliance technology solutions.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$12.55
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($13.56)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
94
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Ticker: AIM:ACC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Access Intelligence plc
Access Intelligence plc
Access Intelligence Plc is the parent company of a group of Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses that deliver comprehensive reputation and risk management solutions for both the public and private sectors.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$11.19
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.27)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.91)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
94
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Ticker: OTCPK:SYPT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scrypt, Inc
Scrypt builds secure cloud-based workflow management and collaboration tools for regulated industries. They help businesses operating in regulated industries improve document workflow and regain valuable time while protecting business-critical information.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$0.27
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.86)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.92)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
7
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Ticker: AIM:KRM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KRM22
KRM22 is a London-listed investment company that invests in, and acquires stakes in, selected technology companies with a focus on risk management software to the capital markets sector.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1.63
EBITDA ($mm)
($6.12)
EBIT ($mm)
($6.78)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: LSE:MCGN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Microgen Plc
Microgen Plc
Microgen Plc develops, implements and supports business-critical software. They solve problems involving data-intensive processes, automation of complex business processes, application of new business logic to existing systems, and enabling financial transactions across product and finance systems.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$89.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$21.34
EBIT ($mm)
$17.37
Net Income ($mm)
$17.49
Employees
405
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donnelley Financial Solutions
Donnelley Financial Solutions
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company. They provide domain expertise, software and data analytics for every stage of their clients’ business and investment lifecycles.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$987.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$132.00
EBIT ($mm)
$108.60
Net Income ($mm)
$50.90
Employees
3400
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Ticker: ASX:SAI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SAI Global Limited
SAI Global Limited
SAI Global helps organisations proactively manage risk to achieve business excellence, growth, sustainability and create trust. Their solutions include risk management software, standards and regulatory content, ethics and compliance learning, risk assessments, certification, testing and audits.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$436.24
EBITDA ($mm)
$90.89
EBIT ($mm)
$62.76
Net Income ($mm)
$40.55
Employees
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