Depending on news flow next week, this may well be our last weekly recap for 2019, so we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Last week, media reports indicated that LogMeIn (LOGM) was set to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm Francisco Partners and Elliott Management in a deal valued at over $4.0 billion.
Read MoreInstructure’s (INST) plan to be taken private by Thoma Bravo for $47.60 per share in cash faced further resistance this week as 7.5% shareholder Praesidium Investment Management issued an open letter to the Board of Directors expressing its view that the purchase price undervalues the company.
Read MoreFollowing months of speculation over Stamps.com’s (STMP) prospects for securing a new strategic partnership to mitigate the loss of incentive fees from the United States Postal Service (USPS), we were excited to see the company highlighted as a preferred partner under UPS’ Digital Access Program. We refer readers to our initial take on the news, “UPS Signs Agreement to Offer Discounted Shipping Rates to Stamps.com’s Customer Base,” for a more detailed discussion of the implications.
Read MoreWell that was quick. Following a Bloomberg report last month that Monotype Imaging Holdings (TYPE) was exploring strategic options, the company agreed to be taken private by HGGC, a middle market private equity firm, for an equity value of approximately $895 million earlier this morning.
Read MoreAmidst the deluge of earnings this week, a couple of tuck-in acquisitions were also announced.
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