M&A Deal Summary

The Descartes Systems Group Acquires 4Solutions Pty

On November 11, 2016, The Descartes Systems Group acquired internet software and services company 4Solutions Pty for 4M AUD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Descartes Systems Group’s 9th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is The Descartes Systems Group’s 36th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Descartes Systems Group’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-11-11
Target 4Solutions Pty
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) The Descartes Systems Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4M AUD

Target

4Solutions Pty

Wollongong, Australia
4Solutions Pty Ltd. is a provider of cloud-based business-to-business ("B2B") supply chain integration solutions.

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Buyer

The Descartes Systems Group

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Software
Employees1,334
Revenue 651M USD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

The Descartes Systems Group is a provider of on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The Descartes Systems Group was founded in 1981 and is based in Waterloo, Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 57
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 9 of 19
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 27 of 56
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2016 M&A 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 36 of 37
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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