CDK Global - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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CDK Global M&A Summary

CDK Global has acquired 11 companies of its own, including 4 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 5 assets.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2020, when it sold CDK Global - International business to Francisco Partners for $1.5B. CDK Global has acquired in 6 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include software (55%) and internet software and services (19%).

CDK Global Ownership

Who owns CDK Global?

CDK Global is owned by Brookfield Business Partners. It was acquired on April 7, 2022.

CDK Global Business Overview

Where is CDK Global headquartered?

CDK Global is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

What is CDK Global’s revenue?

CDK Global disclosed revenue of 1,700M USD for 2021 and 1,960M USD for 2020.

How many employees does CDK Global have?

CDK Global has 9,000 employees.

What sector is CDK Global in?

CDK Global is an information technology company.

When was CDK Global founded?

CDK Global was founded in 2014.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity16
    • M&A Buy Activity11
    • M&A Sell Activity5
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 5

CDK Global

CDK Global, Inc.

1950 Hassell Road, Suite 1000,
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
United States,
(847) 397-1700
www.cdkglobal.com

CDK Global is a provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry. CDK Global was established in 2014 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.8/yr) # 7 - 3 - 1 - 11
Sell (0.6/yr) # 2 3 - - - - 5
vol $1.5B $1.5B
  16

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Computerized Vehicle Registration 2023-06-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Petaluma, California · www.cvrconnect.com
Salty Dot, Inc. 2021-09-23 - Add-on Acquisition
Salt Lake City, Utah · www.wearesalty.com
Roadster, Inc. 2021-06-02 - Add-on Acquisition
San Francisco, California · www.roadster.com
Square Root, Inc. 2021-02-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Austin, Texas · www.square-root.com
CDK Global, Inc. - International business 2020-11-30 1.5B USD Divestiture
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
CDK Global, Inc. - Digital Marketing Business 2020-02-20 - Divestiture
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Auto/Mate, Inc. 2020-01-06 - Divestiture
Albany, New York · www.automate.com
Data Software Services LLC 2018-07-16 - Add-on Acquisition
Valdosta, Georgia · www.elead-crm.com
Progressus Media LLC 2018-04-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Chicago, Illinois · www.progressusmedia.com
Dashboard Dealership Enterprises 2017-10-26 - Add-on Acquisition
Pleasanton, California · www.dashboardonline.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Software 6 (55%) - 2 (40%) 1.5B (100%)
Internet Software and Services 2 (18%) - 2 (40%) -
Marketing 1 (9%) - 1 (20%) -
Business Services 1 (9%) - - -
Information Technology 1 (9%) - - -
Total 11 - 5 $1.5B

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 11 - 5 1.5B
  California 4 - 1 -
  Texas 3 - - -
  Illinois 1 - 2 1.5B
  New York 1 - 1 -
  Utah 1 - - -
  Georgia 1 - - -
  Massachusetts - - 1 -
Total 11 - 5 $1.5B

Deal Values

sell # Total
> $1B 1 $1.5B
TOTAL $1.5B
Largest CDK Global, Inc. - International business
$1.5B (2020-11-30)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
18%
2 (18%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
20%
1 (20%)
Strategic(s)
80%
4 (80%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Information Technology

Revenue

1,700   14% 2021
1,960   3% 2020
1,915   16% 2019
2,273   3% 2018
2,220   5% 2017
2,115   3% 2016
2,064   5% 2015
1,976   2014
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Employees

9,000

Established

2014

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