MAM Software Group, a provider of on-premise and cloud-based business management solutions for the automotive parts, tire and vertical distribution industries, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will be acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), which provides software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to trade, wholesale, manufacturing and distribution customers across the world, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $154.2 million.

Under the terms of the agreement, MAM stockholders will receive $12.12 per share in cash for each common share of MAM, which represents a 14% premium over the closing price on August 30, 2019 and a 38% premium over the prior 90-day average of $8.80 per share.

"This all-cash transaction provides MAM Software's stockholders with a premium over the pre-announcement market price of their shares, and we believe it will allow our team to increase our focus on long-term success that will benefit customers, employees and partners. Together with KCS, we can offer a broader portfolio of solutions to our customers globally," said Mike Jamieson, MAM Software CEO.

"We have long believed that a partnership between MAM Software and KCS would create a range of significant strategic opportunities," said Ian Bendelow, CEO of Kerridge Commercial Systems. "MAM has significant traction in the automotive aftermarket sector that augments our solution offering, and this combination also will expand our U.S. market presence. We look forward to joining with the MAM team as we invest further in the business to accelerate MAM Software's growth and bring greater value to its customer base."

The transaction, which is expected to close in or prior to the fourth quarter of 2019, is subject to certain customary closing conditions.

Mirus Capital Advisors and Sullivan & Worcester LLP are serving as MAM's financial and legal advisors, respectively, for this transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as KCS's legal advisor.

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MAM Software enters agreement to be acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems