Vista Equity $6.5 billion acquisition of Solera Holdings

Overview:

• Private equity firm Vista Equity has completed its $6.5 billion acquisition of risk management software solutions provider Solera Holdings.
• The price tag includes existing Solera debt.
• This was the largest LBO in the technology sector in 2015, when it was announced.
• The deal was funded through a combination of equity contributions by investment funds connected to Vista, Goldman Sachs, and Koch Equity Development.

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist