The distribution giant went private in 2016 and also filed for an IPO in 2022
Jonathan Simnett, UK director at M&A consultancy Hampleton Partners, explores the impact of private equity on channel companies and their teams
Less than three years after its stock market debut, rumours of a return to private are circulating
LDC replaces growth capital investor BGF, which first invested in Kick in 2021
The deal finalised at 223p/share and as a result Blancco has ceased trading and is no longer on the London stock market
As PE investment in the IT channel grows, what does this mean for channel partners?
Switzerland-based SoftwareOne subject to up to four PE takeover offers after rejecting Bain bid
Channel veteran has ambitious growth plans for the distributor which he says has been a secret in the distribution world for many years, but is keen to take a more ethical approach
The Swiss group is now weighing up its options after Bain Capital fails again to make an offer it feels reflects its value
The cloud solutions provider said it is “assessing” the more lucrative proposal