Today’s M&A deals include announcements on Vista Equity, Nexthink, Comply, AutoForm, BevLogic, Gravity, among others.
Vista Equity Partners Acquires Nexthink
Vista Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Nexthink, a digital employee experience management software provider, at an enterprise value of $3 billion. The acquisition aims to accelerate Nexthink’s growth and innovation in AI-driven analytics and automation for enterprise IT environments. Strategically, Vista plans to scale Nexthink’s global presence, enhance its DEX (Digital Employee Experience) capabilities, and strengthen workplace digital transformation offerings. The partnership combines Vista’s enterprise software expertise with Nexthink’s technology to deliver intelligent performance monitoring, predictive insights, and enhanced digital productivity solutions for organizations worldwide.
Comply Acquires Trailight
Comply has acquired Trailight, a UK-based regulatory compliance software developer serving financial institutions. The acquisition aims to create a unified compliance ecosystem, combining firm-level governance with individual accountability and regulatory tracking. Strategically, it expands Comply’s RegTech footprint across global markets, integrating Trailight’s conduct risk management and regulatory reporting tools into Comply’s cloud platform. The deal enhances innovation through data-driven oversight, workflow automation, and cross-jurisdiction compliance management. Though financial terms were undisclosed, this acquisition strengthens Comply’s position as a leading provider of end-to-end financial compliance solutions worldwide.
AutoForm Acquires Stampack
AutoForm, backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Stampack, a German developer of sheet metal forming simulation software. The acquisition strengthens AutoForm’s leadership in digital manufacturing by integrating Stampack’s advanced explicit solver and solid-element simulation technologies. Strategically, it enhances AutoForm’s offerings for automotive and industrial engineering clients, enabling more precise modeling of forming processes. The deal, valued at approximately €1.8 billion (US $2 billion), supports innovation in simulation-driven product design and production efficiency. Together, the companies aim to deliver next-generation engineering software solutions and accelerate digital transformation across manufacturing industries.
BevLogic Acquires select alcohol compliance technology assets
BevLogic has acquired select alcohol compliance technology assets from tax automation leader Avalara to expand its footprint in beverage alcohol compliance software. The acquisition focuses on building an integrated platform for licensing, product registration, tax filings, and reporting automation. Strategically, BevLogic aims to leverage these assets to simplify regulatory workflows for wineries, distributors, and producers. Though deal value was not disclosed, the acquisition emphasizes sector-specific SaaS innovation and enhanced compliance accuracy. The move positions BevLogic as a specialized compliance technology provider in the highly regulated beverage and alcohol industry.
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