Auctane

Acquirer: WWEX Group

WWEX Group and Auctane have completed their merger, creating ShipStation Global, a leading logistics provider. The combined company will operate as ShipStation Global and is backed by Thoma Bravo, the world’s largest software-focused investment firm. Summary of transaction details: Value: Not Disclosed Sector: Logistics & Transport Advisor: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, UBS Investment Bank Key Entities: WWEX Group, Auctane, Thoma Bravo, CVC Funds Location: Texas, with offices in Dallas and Austin Note: The merger is expected to give growing businesses the operational power, technology, relationships, and scale that have historically been accessible only to the largest players in the industry, and is well-positioned to close the gap between large enterprises and growing businesses.