M&A Deal Summary

Broadridge Acquires ACOLIN

On July 3, 2025, Broadridge acquired business services company ACOLIN from Sovereign Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Broadridge’s 9th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Broadridge’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-07-03
Target ACOLIN
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Broadridge
Sellers(s) Sovereign Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ACOLIN

Zurich, Switzerland
ACOLIN helps asset management businesses to access new markets, meet regulatory obligations, and grow AuM across multiple jurisdictions. The business represents investment funds across European markets, ensuring that all regulatory obligations are rigorously fulfilled and that fund documents are available to investors and to the relevant authorities. The business currently provides services to over 600 asset managers – c.14% of those active in Europe – representing some 1800 investment funds across 30 countries. ACOLIN was founded in 2006 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Buyer

Broadridge

Lake Success, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1962
Sector Information Technology
Employees14,600
Revenue 6.5B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Broadridge is a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions for wealth management, asset management and capital markets firms. The Company helps clients drive operational excellence to manage risk, accelerate growth and deliver real business value. Broadridge was incorporated in 1962 and is based in Lake Success, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 41
Sector: Business Services M&A 9 of 10
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 29 of 31
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-01 CompSci

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

CompSci is a provider of cloud-based financial technology software for the preparation and processing of SEC filings for public companies and funds. CompSci is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-19 Signal

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Signal is a UK customer communications specialist serving enterprises in the banking, insurance, and social sectors to accelerate digital transformation. It provides a modern, customer-led approach to omnichannel communication management, enabling faster, more efficient, and more engaging customer interactions. Signal is based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sovereign Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sovereign Capital Partners (SCP) is a private equity firm that specializes in buy and build opportunities throughout the UK. The Firm targets consolidation strategies in the education and training, healthcare, and outsourced business services sectors. SCP looks to invest £10 to £120 million per transaction. Sovereign Capital Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 29
Sector: Business Services M&A 7 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 13 of 13
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-03 Wilderness Way

Penrith, United Kingdom

Wilderness Way is a provider of high-acuity, life-changing residential care for children at significant risk from exploitation, violence, crime, and abuse. AWW’s approach promotes the focus on developing young people’s self-esteem and confidence through outdoor adventure activities and re-engagement in meaningful learning through AWW’s individualized education program. Wilderness Way was founded in 2006 and is based in Penrith, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-02 Cherokee Federal

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Cherokee Federal delivers contract services to U.S. federal agencies through a portfolio of tribally owned, small disadvantaged business entities. Cherokee Federal is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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