A consortium of seven investment firms has ponied up $11.3 billion to acquire diversified financial data concern SunGard. The investment roll call -- led by tech-centric investment firm Silver Lake Partners -- includes Bain Capital, The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP, Providence Equity Partners and Texas Pacific Group. Under the terms of the agreement, SunGard stockholders will receive $36 in cash for each share of SunGard common stock they hold. The deal is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2005. SunGard serves more than 20,000 customers in roughly 50 countries.
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The Top 25 Firm Eide Bailly will acquire accounting and advisory firm MUN, expanding its footprint with five offices in key markets.
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The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit has been stepping up its enforcement efforts targeting financial crimes tied to illegal gambling.
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Plus, Hitendra Patil releases a new book; Koltin Group and Bennett Thrasher make Inc. 5000; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
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The combined average U.S. sales tax rate rose for the first time in four years to a 10-year high of 10.1881%, according to a new report.
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The National Association of Tax Professionals unveiled Accredited Individual Tax Professional and Advanced Accredited Individual Tax Professional credentials.
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Plus, TransFi launches Jarvis for cross-border payment compliance; PwC Canada joins with Alation to develop AI solutions; and other accounting tech news.
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