M&A Deal Summary

Thomson Reuters Acquires SurePrep

On November 11, 2022, Thomson Reuters acquired software company SurePrep from Bregal Sagemount for 500M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Thomson Reuters’ 10th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Thomson Reuters’ 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Thomson Reuters’ 31st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Thomson Reuters’ 4th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-11-11
Target SurePrep
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Thomson Reuters
Sellers(s) Bregal Sagemount
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 500M USD

Target

SurePrep

Irvine, California, United States
website
SurePrep is a provider of tax automation software and software-powered services to the professional tax return preparation market. SurePrep was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Thomson Reuters

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1851
Sector Information Services
Employees24,000
Revenue 6.6B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Thomson Reuters' office in Eagan, Minnesota.
Thomson Reuters' office in Eagan, Minnesota.

Thomson Reuters is an information source for businesses and professionals. Thomson Reuters delivers information to decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs people and operates in over 100 countries. Thomson Reuters was originally founded in 1851 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 56
Sector (Software) 10 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 46 of 49
State (California) 4 of 5
Country (United States) 31 of 32
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-26 myPay Solutions

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

myPay Solutions is an online payroll processing service designed to empower CPAs. The company provides comprehensive outsourced payroll and associated banking and tax services via CPA firms to small and medium-sized businesses across all 50 states in the United States. myPay Solutions is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-01 Checkpoint Learning

United States

Checkpoint Learning is a provider of continuing professional education solutions for tax and accounting professionals, providing individuals and firms with a wide catalog of courses along with the tools and an online learning platform to manage professional development.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bregal Sagemount

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bregal Sagemount is a growth-focused private capital firm. The Firm provides flexible capital and strategic assistance to market-leading companies in high-growth sectors across a wide variety of transaction situations. Bregal Sagemount invests $8 to $150 million per transaction in a variety of sectors including software, digital infrastructure, healthcare IT, healthcare services, business and consumer services, financial technology, and specialty finance. Bregal Sagemount was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 34
Sector (Software) 9 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 16
State (California) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 30 of 32
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-19 Solo

Lehi, Utah, United States

Solo is an independent provider of solar sales, proposal, and design software, primarily servicing engineering, procurement, and construction companies, solar installers, sales dealers, and roofing companies in the United States. The SOLO platform has helped hundreds of solar companies optimize their operations and close more deals. Solo is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-16 Orange Logic

Irvine, California, United States

Orange Logic is a provider of digital asset management (“DAM”) software through its CortexTM platform. The platform is used by companies to streamline their DAM processes, improving marketing efficiency and unlocking growth opportunities. Orange Logic is based Irvine, California.

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