Francisco Partners Acquires Jamf (Take-Private)
January 30, 2026
Francisco Partners (FP) completed the take-private acquisition of Jamf in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $2.2 billion, paying $13.05 per share. Jamf shareholders approved the transaction on January 8, 2026, and Jamf’s shares were delisted from NASDAQ upon close so the company can operate as a privately held business.
- Buyers
- Francisco Partners
- Targets
- Jamf
- Sellers
- Jamf stockholders (voted to approve the transaction), Vista Equity Partners
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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