M&A Deal Summary

Regent Acquires Scantron

On August 30, 2024, private equity firm Regent acquired software company Scantron from Transom Capital Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regent’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Regent’s 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Regent’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-08-30
Target Scantron
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Regent
Sellers(s) Transom Capital Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Scantron

Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Scantron's corporate headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.
Scantron's corporate headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.
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.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Regent

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Regent L.P. is a private equity firm focused on control investments in small to large-sized companies with $10 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm has a particular interest in companies with strong brands. Broad sectors of interest include technology, consumer products, industrial, and media/entertainment. Prospective transaction situations include non-core or non-strategic divestitures and buyouts. Regent L.P. was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 21
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 19 of 19
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 13
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-30 CrossKnowledge

London, United Kingdom

CrossKnowledge provides subscription-based, digital learning solutions for multinational corporations, universities, and small and medium-sized enterprises. CrossKnowledge was formed in 2000 and is headquartered in London, England.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Transom Capital Group

El Segundo, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Transom Capital Group is an operationally-focused private equity firm that seeks buyouts and control investments in middle-market companies with established revenue streams and business models. Transom is sector agnostic and will consider opportunities throughout North America. Target companies typically have cash-flows up to $100 million. Transom Capital Partners was formed in 2008 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 14
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 14
Year (2024) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-06 Aspen Publishing

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Aspen Publishing is a provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools and undergraduate institutions in the U.S. and around the world. Aspen provides premium learning solutions for legal education through its casebooks, study aids, and supplements which are written by leading deans and professors. Aspen Publishing is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-09 Galleher

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States

Galleher is a floor covering distributor, serving builders, contractors and retailers. Galleher distributes a broad offering of hardwood, resilient, vinyl and laminate flooring as well as carpet and installation accessories to more than 5,000 customers while also providing unique custom hardwood manufacturing capabilities. Galleher was founded in 1937 and is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.

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