Scantron - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Scantron M&A Summary

Scantron has acquired 9 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

Scantron has acquired in 7 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include information technology (75%) and education (13%).

Scantron Ownership

Who owns Scantron?

Scantron is owned by Regent. It was acquired on August 30, 2024.

Is Scantron PE-backed?

Yes. Scantron is owned by private equity investor Regent.

Was Scantron formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Scantron was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Scantron Business Overview

Where is Scantron headquartered?

Scantron is headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.

What sector is Scantron in?

Scantron is a software company.

When was Scantron founded?

Scantron was founded in 1972.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity9
    • M&A Buy Activity8
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3

Scantron

Scantron, Inc.

1313 Lone Oak Road,
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
United States,
(800) 722-6876
www.scantron.com

Scantron is a technology and services-driven company that empowers growth through intelligent, mission-critical assessment, technology, and data capture solutions for business, education, certification, and government clients around the world. Scantron was founded in 1972 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # 5 - - 1 - 2 8
Sell (0.2/yr) # - - - 1 - - 1
  9

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
C-Net Systems, Inc. 2024-07-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Shelby Township, Michigan · www.cnetsys.com
Btech 2024-04-11 - Add-on Acquisition
Pasadena, California · www.btechonline.com
Scantron - Certification & Licensure Business 2022-06-28 - Divestiture
Eagan, Minnesota
Serv Right, Inc. 2022-03-24 - Add-on Acquisition
Alexandria, Virginia · www.servright.com
IT Nexus, Inc. 2018-11-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Dallas, Texas · www.itnexus.com
Castle Worldwide, Inc. 2018-06-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Morrisville, North Carolina · www.castleworldwide.com
WRK Systems, Inc. 2017-12-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Omaha, Nebraska · www.wrksystems.com
P&L Technology, Inc. 2016-06-21 - Add-on Acquisition
Omaha, Nebraska · www.pltechnology.com
Spectrum K12 School Solutions, Inc. 2010-07-22 - Add-on Acquisition
Atlanta, Georgia · www.spectrumk12.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Information Technology 6 (75%) - - -
Education 1 (13%) - - -
Test/Measurement Equipment 1 (13%) - - -
Business Services - - 1 (100%) -
Total 8 - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 8 - 1 -
  Nebraska 2 - - -
  Michigan 1 - - -
  Georgia 1 - - -
  California 1 - - -
  Virginia 1 - - -
  Texas 1 - - -
  North Carolina 1 - - -
  Minnesota - - 1 -
Total 8 - 1 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
13%
1 (13%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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