Consortium Led By Hellman & Friedman And Permira Completes Acquisition Of Zendesk
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Permira
Acquired Company
Zendesk
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Zendesk, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by Hellman & Friedman and Permira in an all-cash transaction that values the company at approximately $10.2 billion. The acquisition was previously announced on June 24, 2022 and approved by Zendesk stockholders at the Special Meeting of Stockholders held on September 19, 2022.
Quick answer
Permira and Consortium are acquiring Zendesk, announced November 22, 2022. Permira is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
- How much did Permira pay for Zendesk?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Permira do?
- Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions.
- Where are Permira and Zendesk based?
- Permira is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Zendesk is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Permira?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Permira. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Zendesk?
Zendesk was acquired by Permira, based in London. The deal was reported on November 22, 2022. Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Permira is privately held and operates in Other.
When did Permira acquire Zendesk?
Permira's acquisition of Zendesk was reported on November 22, 2022. Zendesk, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by Hellman & Friedman and Permira in an all-cash transaction that values the company at approximately $10.2 billion. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Zendesk do?
Zendesk started the customer experience revolution in 2007 by enabling any business around the world to take their customer service online. It is privately held, operating in Software, and is based in San Francisco.
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