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UK software investor Hg strikes first buyout deal since SaaSpocalypse

Acquisition of rights and royalties management company for $500mn comes after plunge in software stocks

UK software investor Hg strikes first buyout deal since SaaSpocalypse

TL;DR

  • UK software investor Hg has completed its first buyout deal since the 'SaaSpocalypse'.
  • The acquired company manages rights and royalties.
  • The acquisition was valued at $500 million.
  • This deal occurs in the wake of a significant plunge in software stocks.