M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-03-05 |
| Target | Merit Software |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Cognizant |
| Sellers(s) | Synova |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Employees | 336,800 |
| Revenue | 19.7B USD (2024) |
Cognizant is a provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Cognizant was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Teaneck, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 33 of 56 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 4 of 7 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 26 of 47 |
| Country: Ireland M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-23 |
Oy Samlink Ab
Espoo, Finland Oy Samlink Ab is an experienced Finnish company developing solutions and providing services for the financial sector. As a partner of companies significant in their sectors, we provide them with reliable and straightforward cooperation. We have strong roots and solid competence in the development of multi-channel financial services. We provide comprehensive and cost-efficient services from banking systems to leading by knowledge solutions. We produce a competitive edge to our customers with innovative solutions and support their growth. We seek success with our customers. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-18 |
Zenith Technologies
Cork, Ireland Zenith Technologies Ltd. is a life science manufacturing technology services company, specializing in full lifecycle automation, manufacturing and operational support solutions for the life science industry. Zenith Technologies operates out of 16 global locations and in proximity to all the major life science manufacturing centers. Zenith Technologies Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is based in Cork, Ireland. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Synova is an independent private equity firm that invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. Prospective companies generally possess stable cash flows, strong competitive positions and are led by experienced management teams. Synova looks to invest £15 to £150 million in transactions valued up £250 million. Synova will also consider co-investment situations. The Firm targets companies operating in the consumer products, financial services, leisure, healthcare, education business services, and IT sectors. Funds are generally used to support buyouts and growth capital needs. Synova was formed in 2007 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 18 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 10 |
| Country: Ireland M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-05 |
Chatsworth Schools
Oxon, United Kingdom Chatsworth Schools is an independent schools group focused on providing high-quality education from nursery through to secondary levels. Chatsworth Schools was established in 2017 and is based in Oxon, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-20 |
Defaqto
Haddenham, United Kingdom Defaqto Ltd. is an information provider to the financial services industry, focused on providing intelligence to support better decision-making. The Company provides products and services to most UK retail financial product providers, to asset managers, to financial advisers, to industry regulators and to comparison websites. |
Sell | £74M |
