Finalsite Acquires Blackboard K-12 Community Engagement Division from Anthology
September 15, 2020
Finalsite, a provider of K-12 websites and digital communications software, has acquired the Blackboard K-12 Community Engagement division from Anthology. The acquisition combines complementary website, marketing, and communications solutions (including Blackboard Web Community Manager, Connect, Reach, Mass Notifications, and the Mobile Communications App) to expand Finalsite's K-12 product portfolio and global client base.
- Buyers
- Finalsite
- Targets
- Blackboard K-12 (Community Engagement division of Anthology)
- Sellers
- Anthology
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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