M&A Deal Summary

ACA Group Acquires Ethos ESG

On September 21, 2022, ACA Group acquired internet software and services company Ethos ESG

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ACA Group’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is ACA Group’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is ACA Group’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-09-21
Target Ethos ESG
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) ACA Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ethos ESG

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Ethos ESG is a provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings data and software for financial advisors, asset managers, institutions, and investors. With over 350,000 impact ratings of stocks and funds across 45 causes, it helps firms offer robust impact reporting, monitor and address sustainability risks, and enhance quantitative research and modeling with transparent ESG data. Ethos ESG was formed in 2019 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ACA Group

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

ACA Group is a provider of risk management and technology solutions that focus on regulatory compliance, performance, financial crime, and cybersecurity. ACA serves a diverse base of leading investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, broker-dealers, and banks. ACA Group was founded in 2002 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 7
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 8
Year (2022) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-07 Focus 1 Associates

Portland, Oregon, United States

Focus 1 Associates is a primary provider of regulatory compliance serving wealth management, private equity, hedge fund, and diversified financial services firms. Focus 1 Associates was founded in 2005 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-19 Compliance Resource Partners

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States

Compliance Resource Partners provides compliance advisory services for registered investment advisers, will bring a strong roster of compliance professionals with extensive real-world experience with advisers and industry service providers. Compliance Resource Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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