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Appfire’s owners explore stake sale in collaboration software maker
TA Associates and Silversmith Capital Partners consider selling part of their ownership in Appfire, which could be worth over $2 billion. JPMorgan Chase and Lazard have been engaged to advise on the potential sale of up to a 60% stake, with the possibility of the current owners retaining a portion o…
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TA Associates and Silversmith Capital Partners consider selling part of their ownership in Appfire, which could be worth over $2 billion. JPMorgan Chase and Lazard have been engaged to advise on the potential sale of up to a 60% stake, with the possibility of the current owners…
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OUR TAKE Recent news that two leading investment firms, TA Associates and Silversmith Capital Partners, may sell their shares in collaboration software maker Appfire has reignited the industry buzz. The deal, which could be valued at more than $2 billion, is said to not only reflect Appfire’s market value, but could also herald a new investment move in the tech sector. –Elodie Qian, BTW reporter Investment firms TA Associates and Silversmith Capital Partners are reportedly considering the sale of their stakes in Appfire, a collaboration software company that could be valued at over $2 billion in the deal.
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Analysis
TA Associates is a leading global growth private equity firm that has been dedicated to investing in growing businesses for over 50 years. With a long-standing commitment to the technology and healthcare sectors, the firm has a deep understanding of the industries it serves and a proven track record of helping companies achieve their growth objectives. Silversmith Capital Partners is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in growing technology and healthcare companies. Founded in 2015, the firm has quickly established itself as a partner of choice for founders and management teams looking to scale their businesses. Sources close to the matter have indicated that JPMorgan Chase and Lazard have been engaged to advise on the potential sale of up to a 60% stake, with the possibility of the current owners retaining a portion of their investment. The potential sale has piqued the interest of other private-equity firms, according to the anonymous sources who are privy to the confidential discussions. Appfire is aiming for a valuation that exceeds 20 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, which are estimated to be around $100 million.
Key Points
- TA Associates and Silversmith Capital Partners consider selling part of their ownership in Appfire, which could be worth over $2 billion.
- JPMorgan Chase and Lazard have been engaged to advise on the potential sale of up to a 60% stake, with the possibility of the current owners retaining a portion of their investment.
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