Symphony Technology Group Acquires eProductivity Software from Electronics for Imaging (EFI)

eProductivity Software Acquires Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS)

August 29, 2024

Software

Pittsburgh-based eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired U.S.-based Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS), a management information system (MIS) software provider founded in 1989 that serves over 200 customers in North America. The deal expands ePS’s product portfolio and strengthens its leadership in the SMB print and packaging MIS market by integrating EPMS’s customer base and technology into ePS’s global offerings.

eProductivity Software Acquires Tharstern Group

March 23, 2023

Software

eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired UK-based Tharstern Group, a provider of management information system (MIS) software for the print and packaging industries. The deal expands ePS' global footprint in the SMB print market and brings Tharstern's MIS capabilities into ePS' product portfolio to drive additional customer value and geographic diversification.

Symphony Technology Group Acquires SAI360 from BPEA EQT

December 14, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Symphony Technology Group (STG) has entered into and completed a definitive agreement to acquire SAI360, a Chicago‑headquartered cloud risk management and compliance SaaS provider, from BPEA EQT (BPEA Fund VI). The acquisition (terms not disclosed) is intended to accelerate SAI360's product innovation and growth while expanding STG's portfolio in software, data and analytics. The transaction was subject to customary regulatory approvals and closed in 2023 (expected/announced Q2 2023 in press releases).

Symphony Technology Group Acquires Majority Stake in CAI Software

December 13, 2021

Software

Symphony Technology Group (STG) has made a majority investment in CAI Software, a Rhode Island–based provider of ERP, MES, WMS, EDI and production-oriented software for manufacturing and distribution. STG said the investment will accelerate CAI's product innovation and growth through organic investments and M&A while partnering with CAI's existing owners and management team.

Symphony Technology Group Acquires McAfee Enterprise Business

July 27, 2021

Cybersecurity

A consortium led by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) completed the acquisition of McAfee's Enterprise business in a transaction announced for $4.0 billion. The divestiture separates McAfee's enterprise security operations — which generated about $1.3 billion in FY2020 revenue and served the vast majority of Fortune 100 customers — allowing McAfee to focus on consumer security while STG invests to grow the standalone enterprise cybersecurity business.

Electronics For Imaging Acquires Pace Systems Group

July 29, 2008

Software

Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has acquired Pace Systems Group, a print management and MIS software provider, for approximately $21 million in cash plus an additional performance‑based earnout. EFI said the acquisition will complement its print-management and Fiery product lines, improving its ability to serve inkjet and other digital printing markets and is expected to be neutral to earnings in Q3 and slightly accretive in Q4.