Add-on Acquisition • Business Services

Sovos Compliance Acquires Keane

On July 23, 2020, Sovos Compliance acquired business services company Keane from Lovell Minnick Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Sovos Compliance’s 6th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Sovos Compliance’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sovos Compliance’s 1st transaction in New York.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 23, 2020
Target Keane
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Sovos Compliance
Sellers(s) Lovell Minnick Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Keane

New York, New York, United States
Keane is a provider of unclaimed property compliance solutions. From annual escheat compliance reporting, customized communication programs and in-depth consulting services, Keane provides corporations, mutual funds, banks, brokerage, insurance companies and transfer agents with a depth and breadth of services that is unmatched. Keane was formed in 2010 and is based in New York City.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Sovos Compliance

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

Sovos Compliance is a provider of software that safeguards businesses from the burden and risk of modern transactional taxes. Combining the trusted industry expertise and global research capabilities of Convey, Taxware, and VAT Resource, the company enables over 3,000 clients to operate with the confidence to efficiently navigate today’s dynamic regulatory environment. Sovos Compliance was founded in 1979 and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 13 of 21
Sector: Business Services 6 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition 11 of 18
State: New York 1 of 1
Country: United States 7 of 8
Year: 2020 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-07 Accordance Technical Services

Brighton, United Kingdom

Accordance is an international VAT consultancy and compliance firm, enabling businesses to trade confidently through the provision of expert-led, tech-enabled compliance. Accordance eases the burden that VAT creates by delivering clarity from complexity and ensuring clients are fully compliant. Accordance obtains VAT registrations and handles all the VAT reporting on behalf of their clients, while offering expert advice at every step of the client journey. Its VAT consultants specialize in cross-border transactions and advise companies across the EU and beyond. Accordance was founded in 2006 and is based in Brighton, U.K., and has an office in Amsterdam.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-03 Acepta

Santiago, Chile

Acepta is a provider of e-invoicing, e-receipts, e-documents, and digital certificate solutions. The company became a pioneer and leader in the implementation of digital signatures, electronic invoicing, and more. In this time, Acepta has strengthened and consolidated its leadership both in Chile and in other countries of the region, guaranteeing customers the protection of their information in line with the principles of information security and privacy with which it regulated itself from the beginning. Acepta’s purpose is to encourage governments and customers toward a digital future, educating citizens and providing innovative solutions that improve the lives of the people and entities with which we work. Acepta is based in Santiago, Chile.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Lovell Minnick Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lovell Minnick Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in financial services companies located in North America and Europe. Specific areas of interest include asset management, financial planning, financial product distribution, outsource providers, specialty finance, and related administration and business services companies. The Firm looks to commit $40 to $150 million of equity capital per investment. Prospective transaction situations include divestitures, management buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. Lovell Minnick was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 24 of 31
Sector: Business Services 3 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition 6 of 10
State: New York 4 of 4
Country: United States 24 of 29
Year: 2020 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-01 Seaside National Bank & Trust

Orlando, Florida, United States

Seaside National Bank & Trust is a chartered commercial bank offering clients a complete array of wealth management, commercial and private banking financial solutions. Seaside was formed in 2006 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-01 Lincoln Investment

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Lincoln Investment is a full-service independent broker-dealer providing investment, wealth and retirement planning services nationwide through a national network of financial advisors. Clients include corporations, school districts, universities, hospitals, other non-profits, and high net worth individuals. Lincoln Investment was founded in 1968 and is based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

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