Epicor Acquires KBMax

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Epicor Software Corporation from KKR

August 31, 2020

Software

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired Epicor Software Corporation from KKR in a transaction valued at $4.7 billion. Epicor, a global provider of industry-specific ERP and cloud-enabled software serving more than 20,000 customers across manufacturing, distribution, and retail, will be led by a board chaired by CD&R Operating Partner Jeff Hawn as the firm pursues product investment and strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth.

Epicor Acquires Smart Software

May 1, 2024

Software

Epicor has acquired Smart Software, a cloud-based, AI-driven provider of inventory planning and optimization (IP&O) applications, to integrate Smart Software’s Smart IP&O platform into Epicor’s ERP offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal is intended to accelerate Epicor’s delivery of AI-powered forecasting and inventory optimization capabilities for manufacturing, distribution, and retail customers.

Epicor Acquires KYKLO to Add PIM and Content-Driven Lead Generation

June 12, 2024

Software

Epicor has acquired KYKLO, a provider of product information management (PIM) and content-driven lead generation solutions for manufacturers and distributors. The acquisition adds KYKLO's PIM and catalog/content-syndication capabilities to Epicor Commerce, accelerating Epicor's AI-driven ERP and digital commerce roadmap to improve product discovery and generate more qualified leads for customers.

Epicor Acquires Solenium Group and Visual SKUs

October 3, 2024

Software

Epicor Software Corporation has acquired Solenium Group Inc. and its sister company Visual SKUs Inc., long-standing Epicor partners and providers of Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket. The dual acquisition strengthens Epicor's catalog and e-commerce offerings for the automotive aftermarket; financial terms were not disclosed, and Schwartz Advisors served as exclusive sell-side advisor to Solenium Group.

Epicor Acquires Acadia Software

November 30, 2024

Software

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software, a provider of Connected Worker solutions that delivers real-time insights and digital work instructions for frontline workers in manufacturing and supply chain industries. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Epicor’s industry-specific software capabilities to help customers digitize frontline workflows, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement.

CVC Acquires Significant Stake in Epicor, Partnering with CD&R

August 13, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Funds managed by CVC have agreed to acquire a significant ownership position in Epicor, joining existing investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) as equal Board partners. Epicor — an Austin-based, industry-specific SaaS ERP provider — will continue to be led by CEO Steve Murphy as the investors support further SaaS migration, product innovation (including AI/BI capabilities) and international expansion.