KKR $8.3 billion acquisition of BMC Software

29/5/2018

Private acquisition

Value:

$ 8.3 billion

Status:

Announced

Date:

29/5/2018

Overview:

Private equity firm KKR has acquired digital software solutions company BMC Software in an $8.3 billion deal.
BMC was sold by an investor group that included Bain Capital, Golden Gate Capital, Insight Venture Partners and Elliott Management.
BMC is based in Houston and operates offices in 30 different countries.

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist

Jurisdiction:

United States

Deal type:

Private acquisition

Practice areas:

Private equity
M&A

Governing law:

United States

Industry sector:

Technology and telecommunications

Firms:

Kirkland & Ellis

Party: BMC Software (Target)

Lawyers: Chris Elder, Joshua Korff, Michelle Kilkenney

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Party: KKR & Co (Acquirer)

Willkie Farr & Gallagher

Party: Insight Venture Partners (Acquirer)

Lawyer: Morgan Elwyn

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