GTCR Private Equity $500 million acquisition of Lytx

18/2/2016

Private acquisition

Value:

$ 500 million

Status:

Completed

Date:

18/2/2016

Overview:

Private equity firm GTCR has acquired Lytx in a $500 million deal.
Lytx provides video telematics to help organizations improve driver training and reduce accidents.
Kirkland & Ellis (Stephen Ritchie, Ryan Harris, Daniel Guerin) advised GTCR.
Ropes & Gray (Christopher Rile) advised Lytx.

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist - North America and the Caribbean

Jurisdiction:

United States

Deal type:

Private acquisition

Practice areas:

Private equity
M&A

Governing law:

United States

Industry sectors:

Consumer goods and services
Transport

Firms:

Kirkland & Ellis

Party: GTCR Private Equity (Acquirer)

Lawyer: Stephen Ritchie

Ropes & Gray

Party: Lytx (Target)

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