Date: 10/10/2013

Thoma Bravo to acquire Empirix

Thoma Bravo, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Empirix Inc.

Empirix offers network management solutions to communication service providers, mobile operators, banks, insurance and healthcare companies. Empirix had reported 22 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2012.

“Empirix is a clear leader in the field of service assurance and network management,” said Robert Sayle, principal, Thoma Bravo. “We are very excited about this partnership.”

“The company offers a unique ability to analyze customer behaviors by application in real time,” added Seth Boro, managing partner, Thoma Bravo. “Its products, strategy and leadership have positioned it for success, and we look forward to accelerating that success through organic growth and strategic acquisition opportunities.”

“Empirix has experienced significant growth in the past several years as companies strive to better manage and transform complex communications systems and the business objectives they support,” said John D’Anna, the company’s chief executive officer. “The resources of Thoma Bravo will strengthen our position to meet our customer’s glaring need for next-gen technology, while we rapidly complete our plan to bridge applications and network monitoring for both the enterprise and service provider markets.”
Author: Srinivasa Reddy N