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March 5th, 2020
Hellman & Friedman Wins 2019 Private Equity International Award for Deal of the Year in North America for Ultimate Software
At the beginning of 2019, San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman led a consortium that acquired publicly traded Ultimate Software, a global provider of HR products and services in the cloud, in a transaction valued at approximately $11 billion, or $331.50 a share…
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February 20th, 2020
Kronos and Ultimate Software Enter Definitive Merger Agreement Creating Company Valued at $22 Billion
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla (Business Wire) Merger brings together world-renowned best places to work, with plans to add 3,000…
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February 18th, 2020
Kronos Earns Best-ever Ranking on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List
For the third consecutive year, Kronos Incorporated was named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by…
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February 18th, 2020
Ultimate Software Ranks #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2020 List
Ultimate earns its highest-ever ranking, honoring 30-year commitment to providing “People First” culture for all employees Ultimate Software, a leading…
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December 17th, 2019
Hellman & Friedman to Acquire AutoScout24
AutoScout24, the leading European digital car marketplace, today announced that affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC (“H&F”) have entered into…
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June 20th, 2019
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (“Grocery Outlet”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 17,187,500 shares of its…
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May 9th, 2019
SnapAV and Control4 Announce Merger to Transform the Rapidly Growing Smart Home Solutions Industry
Two industry leaders combine to empower professional integrators with better service and better solutions to more effectively serve the growing…
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February 4th, 2019
Ultimate Software Announces Agreement to be Acquired by an Investor Group Led by Hellman & Friedman to Operate as a Privately Held Company
Ultimate Software Stockholders to Receive $331.50 Per Share in Cash; Ultimate to Continue Driving HCM Innovations Under Private Ownership Public…
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December 5th, 2018
Caliber Collision and Abra Auto Body Repair of America to Merge, Creating a Leading Collision Repair Provider in 37 States
Creating THE Employer of Choice and Leader in Customer Experience; Combined Company’s Industry-Leading Capabilities Designed to Transform the Customer Experience While…
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October 17th, 2018
HUB International Announces Minority Investment By Altas Partners
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Altas…
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October 16th, 2018
Applied Systems Announces Minority Investment by CapitalG, the Growth Equity Investment Fund of Google Parent Company Alphabet
The Investment Supports Applied’s Focus on Accelerated Growth through Innovative Technology for the Global Insurance Market Applied Systems, the leading…
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July 19th, 2018
Hellman & Friedman Completes Acquisition of Financial Engines
Financial Engines, Inc. (“Financial Engines”), America’s largest independent investment advisor1, and Hellman & Friedman, a leading private equity investment firm, today announced…
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June 29th, 2018
SimpliSafe to be Acquired by Hellman & Friedman
SimpliSafe’s Mission to Make Every Home Secure Now Backed By Hellman & Friedman SimpliSafe® , a leading provider of home…
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May 3rd, 2018
Francisco Partners to Acquire Renaissance
Renaissance will continue to develop leading education technology products under new ownership Renaissance®, a leader in pre-K–12 learning analytics, today…
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April 30th, 2018
Financial Engines Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Hellman & Friedman For $45.00 Per Share in Cash
Transaction Would Combine Financial Engines and Edelman Financial Services, Creating Unparalleled Independent Registered Investment Advisor Financial Engines (NASDAQ:FNGN), America’s largest independent…
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