Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Acquires Vanguard Software

Wolters Kluwer Acquires XCM Solutions

September 14, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America has agreed to acquire XCM Solutions, a cloud-based workflow solutions provider for professional tax and accounting firms, for €136 million. The acquisition (target headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts with ~440 employees and 2019 revenues of €19 million) will enable integration with Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Axcess platform and expand its cloud-based workflow and outsourcing capabilities.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires Avalara

October 19, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Vista Equity Partners completed a $93.50-per-share cash acquisition of Avalara, Inc., a cloud-based tax compliance software provider, in an all-cash buyout. The transaction takes Avalara private and will enable the company to accelerate product innovation and global expansion with Vista's software-focused operating expertise.

Health Catalyst Acquires Vitalware

August 11, 2020

Data & Analytics

Health Catalyst, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitalware, LLC, a Yakima, Washington–based provider of revenue workflow optimization and analytics SaaS for healthcare organizations. Vitalware brings Best in KLAS chargemaster management, revenue integrity, and price transparency solutions that expand Health Catalyst’s CFO offering; the deal is expected to close in Q3–Q4 2020 and will be funded with a mix of stock and cash.

Sysnet Global Solutions Acquires Viking Cloud

December 8, 2020

Cybersecurity

Sysnet Global Solutions has acquired Viking Cloud to enhance its cloud security platform, broaden its compliance and threat-detection capabilities, and accelerate enterprise market expansion. The deal combines Viking Cloud's next-generation asset, event and compliance management technology with Sysnet's payment security and compliance services; Viking Cloud CEO Robert McCullen will become Executive Chairman of Sysnet.

The Sourcing Group Acquires Vanguard Direct

October 10, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

The Sourcing Group (TSG) has acquired Vanguard Direct, folding the promotional-products and print services firm into TSG's corporate umbrella and planning a full rebrand. The deal increases TSG's annual revenue to $265 million (projected to exceed $300 million in 2026) and expands TSG's capabilities in technology-enabled marketing services for public and private sector clients; financial terms were not disclosed.

Strattam Capital Acquires Majority Stake in MHC Software; MHC Acquires Vanguard Systems

September 25, 2019

Software

Strattam Capital completed a majority investment in MHC Software and concurrently MHC acquired Vanguard Systems to expand its workflow and process automation capabilities. The combined MHC (post-transaction) serves over 1,100 customers (more than two million users) and will integrate Vanguard's mobile, eSign and ID Protect products into its enterprise content automation platform.