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Investing in intelligent automation

Simon Morgan
Intelligent automation companies are catching the eye of strategic and financial investors, who can see the growing cross-industry application and appeal of their products and services. Blue Prism is no exception, and this competitive offer speaks to the regard in which Blue Prism is held.
Simon Morgan

CMS UK is advising Blue Prism Group, the AIM listed robotic process automation software company, on a recommended cash offer made by US fintech company SS&C Technologies Holdings. The proposed deal values Blue Prism’s entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital at approximately GPB1.24bn.

Blue Prism is a global leader in intelligent automation, helping enterprise organisations accelerate operational efficiency and agility. Blue Prism’s customers include automaker Daimler, e-commerce firm eBay and Britain’s National Health Service.

Simon Morgan, CMS Corporate partner, comments: “Intelligent automation companies are catching the eye of strategic and financial investors, who can see the growing cross-industry application and appeal of their products and services. Blue Prism is no exception, and this competitive offer speaks to the regard in which Blue Prism is held.

The CMS team is being led by Simon Morgan and Charles Howarth.

Key contact

Simon Morgan
Partner
London
T +44 207 067 3444