M&A Finance / Acquisition

Vector Capital has acquired majority ownership of WatchGuard Technologies in a deal that underscores the high value placed on cybersecurity MSPs. 

M&A preparation is key as legislation causes acquisition backlog for the channel, says Knight Corporate Finance Director Adam Zoldan.

Infinigate is merging its cybersecurity and secure networking expertise with Nuvias Group through an acquisition which will create a pan-European VAD powerhouse with a presence in 18 countries. The resulting Group hopes to generate €1.4bn by 2023.

Data Centre and Infrastructure solutions provider Service Express will boost its partner programme following the completion of its 2021 double swoop for Blue Chip and The ICC Group.

Cellhire will expand its product and service offering and develop its IoT proposition following investment from PE firm LDC.

Communicate has acquired Zencom Telecommunications to add specialist SME-centred services to its offering and unlock new service lines.

Intact has bolstered its ERP and business software solutions standing with the acquisition of Blue Rock Systems. 

Croft Communications has completed its third deal since May with the acquisition Cloud9 which brings business broadband, phone system and hosted telephony expertise.