Merger • Software

Comply365 Acquires Vistair

On January 8, 2024, Comply365 acquired software company Vistair from Synova

Acquisition Context
  • This is Comply365’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Comply365’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 8, 2024
Target Vistair
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Comply365
Sellers(s) Synova
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Houlihan Lokey (Financial)
Osborne Clarke (Legal)

Target Company

Vistair

Bristol, United Kingdom
Vistair is a provider of operational data management for aviation technical publications, safety, and regulatory content. The company is focused on driving market-leading innovation that simplifies the complex flight operations, engineering, safety, and compliance eco-system across the aviation industry and the defense sector. Vistair Systems was established in 2001 and is based in Bristol, England.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Comply365

Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

Comply365 is a provider of mobile-first, enterprise content management solutions to the aviation industry. Comply365’s solutions enable airline employees to access mobile manuals, complete checklists, review digital flight plans, complete training, and stay in compliance in a highly-regulated environment in real-time on any device. Comply365 was founded in 2007 and is based in Beloit, Wisconsin.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector: Software 1 of 5
Type: Merger 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom 1 of 2
Year: 2024 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-04 Qualtero

Lewisville, Texas, United States

Qualtero is a provider of training management solutions, empowering organizations to deliver impactful training experiences that drive compliance performance and growth. Qualtero specializes in developing innovative solutions for optimizing commercial and military aviation training operations. Qualtero was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Synova

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 1.7B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 Context for Seller #
Overall 14 of 18
Sector: Software 3 of 4
Type: Merger 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom 13 of 17
Year: 2024 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-16 Mallcomm

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Mallcomm is a PropTech platform providing management software to real estate investors, asset managers, and operators. The company serves as the central point of communication between tenants and site operators to manage access, security, and sales data collection. Mallcomm was formed in 2000 and is based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-13 Mecsia

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Mecsia is a provider of mechanical and electrical engineering services in the UK. The Company uses disruptive smart technology to deliver regulated building maintenance, testing and compliance services across nine engineering hubs in the UK, helping to reduce its clients’ costs and drive sustainability in the process. Mecsia is based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

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