M&A Deal Summary

The Access Group Acquires Eclipse Legal Systems

On June 19, 2020, The Access Group acquired software company Eclipse Legal Systems from Capita for 57M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Access Group’s 6th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is The Access Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Access Group’s 8th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-06-19
Target Eclipse Legal Systems
Sector Software
Buyer(s) The Access Group
Sellers(s) Capita
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 57M GBP

Target

Eclipse Legal Systems

Bradford, United Kingdom
Eclipse Legal Systems is a provider of case management, practice management, matter management, and process management software to clients range from household-name commercial organizations and heavyweight law firms, through to niche market operators and sole practitioners. Its Proclaim system is in use by over 25,000 professionals in a vast range of sectors, and is the only solution of its type to be Endorsed by the Law Society. Eclipse Legal Systems was formed in 1987 and is based in Bradford, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Access Group

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

The Access Group is a provider of fully integrated business management software. Its portfolio spans ERP, finance, HR, Payroll, recruitment, warehousing, business intelligence, professional service automation and manufacturing. The Access Group was formed in 1991 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 15
Sector (Software) 6 of 10
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 8 of 10
Year (2020) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-05 CoreHR

Cork, Ireland

CoreHR manages all strategic and transactional HR and Payroll processes with highly intuitive and easy to use solutions that streamline processes, improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-12 Unleashed Software

Takapuna, New Zealand

Unleashed Software is a provider of an inventory management software for the manufacturing, wholesale and distribution markets across Australasia, the UK, US and EMEA. Unleashed Software is based in Takapuna, New Zealand.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Capita

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Business Services
Employees43,000
Revenue 2.8B GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Capita is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people. The Company delivers innovative, digitally enabled solutions to transform and simplify the connections between government and citizens, businesses and customers. Capita operates across two divisions – Capita Public Service and Capita Experience – in the UK, Europe, India, and South Africa. Capita was formed in 1984 and is based in London, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 20
Sector (Software) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 19
Country (United Kingdom) 7 of 19
Year (2020) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-21 Capita Life & Pensions Services

Dublin, Ireland

Capita Life & Pensions Services (Ireland) Ltd. provides business process management, technology, and consultancy services to the international life and pensions sector. With approximately 380 employees in Dublin, Belfast, and Craigforth, the business offers financial and back-office administration services, claims management, actuarial and financial reporting, investment administration, product and IT development, and business transformation services.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-14 Education Software Solutions

London, United Kingdom

Education Software Solutions is a standalone provider of management information systems (MIS) and related software for the education sector. Education Software Solutions is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell £400M
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Product

Company

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