M&A Deal Summary

WiseTech Global Acquires ABM Data Systems

On December 20, 2017, WiseTech Global acquired software company ABM Data Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WiseTech Global’s 7th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is WiseTech Global’s 2nd transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-12-20
Target ABM Data Systems
Sector Software
Buyer(s) WiseTech Global
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ABM Data Systems

Santry, Ireland
ABM Data Systems Ltd. is a provider of automated customs and brokerage solutions. ABM Data develop and provides customs declaration management and related international trade software solutions. ABM Data Systems Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is based in Santry, Ireland.

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Buyer

WiseTech Global

Alexandria, United States

Category Company
Founded 1994
Sector Software
Employees3,500
Revenue 1.0B AUD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

WiseTech Global is a technology company specializing in logistics software solutions. The Company offers its flagship product, CargoWise, an integrated platform that streamlines operations for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers across over 170 countries. WiseTech Global was formed in 1994 and is based in Alexandria, New South Wales.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 31
Sector: Software M&A 7 of 17
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 13 of 30
Country: Ireland M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 11 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-20 CustomsMatters

Swords, Ireland

Cargo Community Systems Ltd. is a developer and provider of software solutions to the logistics industry. Cargo Community Systems Ltd. was founded in 1988 and is based in Swords, Ireland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-07 Intris N.V.

Antwerp, Belgium

Intris N.V. is a provider of freight forwarding, customs and warehousing management solutions. Intris provides advanced software solutions for hundreds of customers from small businesses to multinational companies. Intris N.V. was established in 1994 and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

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