Depending on news flow next week, this may well be our last weekly recap for 2019, so we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Last week, media reports indicated that LogMeIn (LOGM) was set to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm Francisco Partners and Elliott Management in a deal valued at over $4.0 billion.
Read MoreFollowing months of speculation over Stamps.com’s (STMP) prospects for securing a new strategic partnership to mitigate the loss of incentive fees from the United States Postal Service (USPS), we were excited to see the company highlighted as a preferred partner under UPS’ Digital Access Program. We refer readers to our initial take on the news, “UPS Signs Agreement to Offer Discounted Shipping Rates to Stamps.com’s Customer Base,” for a more detailed discussion of the implications.
Read MoreWell that was quick. Following a Bloomberg report last month that Monotype Imaging Holdings (TYPE) was exploring strategic options, the company agreed to be taken private by HGGC, a middle market private equity firm, for an equity value of approximately $895 million earlier this morning.
Read MoreWe made a pit stop in Indy to attend the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) National Postal Forum to start the week.
Read MoreAmidst the deluge of earnings this week, a couple of tuck-in acquisitions were also announced.
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