Unit4

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Unit4 is a company that makes software and provides services for businesses and organizations. They focus on areas like education, nonprofits, and public services.[1] Their software helps manage things like finances and talent. They have offices in many countries around the world.

History[change | change source]

The company started in 1980 and has gone through some changes over the years. In 1998, Unit4 was d listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.[2] In March 2014, Unit4 was acquired by international venture capital firm Advent International.[3] They recently released a new software called ERPx for mid-sized organizations. In 2021, they were bought by a private equity firm for over $2 billion.[4][5]

References[change | change source]

  1. Steve Brooks (14 October 2020). "Unit4 seals completion of microservices ERP with a kiss". Enterprise Times. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. Philip Bueters (15 April 2014). "That is how Unit4 grew up" (in Dutch). Sprout. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  3. Sara Webb (18 November 2013). "Private equity buyer offers $1.6 billion for Dutch software firm". Reuters. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. "TA Associates to buy business software maker Unit4 in $2 billion deal". Reuters. 22 March 2021.
  5. William Jepma (7 April 2021). "Unit4 Announces the General Availability of ERPx, a Next-Generation ERP Solution". Solutions Review.