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Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. receives majority investment from SkyKnight Capital, L.P. and Dragoneer Investment Group

Aug 08, 2024over 1 year ago

Acquiring Company

SkyKnight Capital L.P. and Dragoneer Investment Group

Acquired Company

Simplicity Group Holdings

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Description

Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc., a leading financial products distribution firm, has entered into a definitive agreement for a majority investment from SkyKnight Capital, L.P. and Dragoneer Investment Group. This transaction provides a liquidity opportunity for Simplicity's employee partners and reinforces Simplicity's commitment to employee ownership and institutional investment.

Company Information

Company

SkyKnight Capital L.P. and Dragoneer Investment Group

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed