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12.8.2009
SecureWorks Expands its Global Operations and Services with the Acquisition of UK-based dns LimitedAtlanta, GA and London, England—December 8, 2009: SecureWorks®, one of the leading global security services providers, announces that it has acquired UK-based dns Limited. dns is a 10-year-old managed security services and consulting organization, serving a wide range of clients within the UK and managing security devices throughout EMEA. This announcement underscores SecureWorks commitment to expand globally to better serve an increasing number of multi-national, UK and European-based... view full story
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9.29.2009
Great Hill Partners Sells BuscaPé.com Inc. to Naspers LimitedBoston, MA -- September 29, 2009 -- Great Hill Partners (“Great Hill”) today announced the sale of 91% of the shares in Latin American e-commerce group BuscaPé.com Inc. (“BuscaPé”) to Naspers Limited (“Naspers”) (JSE: NPN, LSE: NPSN), reflecting an enterprise value of $US 374 million. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and founded in 1998, BuscaPé is a leading provider of e-commerce services in Latin America and one of the region’s best-known Internet brands.... view full story
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9.2.2009
Great Hill Partners Sells Custom House Ltd.Boston -- August 31, 2009 -- Great Hill Partners, LLC (“Great Hill”) announces today that it has sold Custom House Ltd. (“Custom House”, or the “Company”) to The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) for US$370 million. With a physical presence in seven countries, Custom House is a leading provider of business-to-business international payments solutions using market-leading technology. The company’s award-winning products and global banking relationships enable clients to... view full story
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8.18.2009
LECG Announces Proposed Merger With SMART, New CEO and $25M Cash InfusionCombined Entity Will Create Industry-Leading Professional Services Platform EMERYVILLE, CA -- Aug 17, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- LECG Corporation (NASDAQ: XPRT), a global expert services firm, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to merge with SMART Business Advisory & Consulting, LLC (SMART), a privately held provider of business advisory services, and to receive a $25 million cash investment from SMART's majority shareholder, Great Hill Partners.... view full story
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7.31.2009
SecureWorks Raises $31M to ExpandAcquisitions may drive revenues to $100M Atlanta Business Chronicle - by Urvaksh Karkaria, Staff Writer Atlanta-based SecureWorks Inc. has raised $31.5 million to help finance an acquisition that will boost its customer base and expand its geographic footprint. The managed security services provider firm has mapped out an acquisition-fueled growth strategy that will position it to better compete with heftier competitors such as IBM Corp. SecureWorks is also considering a second... view full story
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5.7.2009
Great Hill Partners Announces US$370 Million Sale of Custom House Ltd. to The Western Union CompanyBoston – May 7, 2009 – Great Hill Partners, LLC (“Great Hill”) is pleased to announce the US$370 million acquisition of Custom House Ltd. by The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU). Custom House, based in Victoria, Canada, is a leading provider of business-to-business international payments solutions. The company, which operates in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Italy, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand, was founded by Chairman Peter Gustavson in 1992. CEO Peter Ciceri joined... view full story
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3.24.2009
‘Anthem Education Group’ Unveiled As New Name‘ANTHEM EDUCATION GROUP’ UNVEILED AS NEW NAME FOR HIGH-TECH INSTITUTE, INC. AND TCI EDUCATION, INC. Phoenix -- March 19, 2009 -- Phoenix, Ariz.-based High-Tech Institute, Inc. and TCI Education, Inc., the parent companies of 23 accredited post secondary education institutions in 14 states, announced today that they have formally begun operating under the banner of Anthem Education Group (AEG). The company operates Anthem College, Anthem Institute, The Bryman School of Arizona,... view full story
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3.5.2009
Managed Data Holdings and Subsidiaries Change Name to ‘Latisys’FAIRFAX, Va. -- March 5, 2009 -- Managed Data Holdings announced today that it has changed its name to Latisys™, reflecting a new brand that unifies its strategy, data center locations and service offerings under one company name. As a leading provider of multiple state-of-the-art data centers, Latisys is deliberately placing emphasis on ‘Delivering More_’ to customers. More_Latitude. More_Expertise. More_Storage. More_Performance. More_Security. More_ROI. “Building on the... view full story
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2.27.2009
Great Hill Partners Closes $1.1 Billion Fund IVBoston, MA -- February 27, 2009 -- Great Hill Partners ("GHP") today announced the final closing of the firm's fourth investment fund, Great Hill Equity Partners IV, L.P., with total commitments of $1.1 billion. This latest fund brings the firm’s total capital under management to $2.7 billion. Great Hill Partners invests in growth companies operating in a wide variety of business and consumer services industries. Great Hill Partners’ fourth fund received strong support from the... view full story