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Method4 Ltd has been acquired by Aspire Systems International Pte

June 2024 — Method4 has been sold to Aspire Systems, with the strategic acquisition significantly expanding Aspire’s delivery capabilities in Europe.

Method4 is a leading UK-based specialist in agile software development and content management systems (CMS). They are a Microsoft Partner and Umbraco Gold Partner, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client service. Founded in 2005 and based in Cardiff, Method4 has a 50-strong software developer team and has built a reputation for excellence and agility over the past two decades.

Aspire Systems is a global technology services company with a proven track record of enabling businesses worldwide with future-ready software solutions. They help clients achieve business agility through their expertise in cloud computing, product engineering, digital transformation and enterprise solutions. Founded in 1996, Aspire Systems serves as a trusted partner for customers in the USA, UK, LatAm, Europe, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific regions, and have a strong nearshore presence providing real-time service in Poland and Mexico. With over 275 active customers, Aspire delivers holistic services across industry verticals such as independent software vendors, retail, banking & financial services, and insurance. They have more than 4,900 employees operating from offices in Singapore, the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, India, Ireland and Dubai.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins S&W, based in the UK, acted as corporate finance advisor to the founders of Method4 for the sale of this business. The sale adds to Oaklins’ recent transaction experience in the technology sector.

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“The team at Oaklins S&W managed the transaction from start to finish, including the identification of Aspire Systems as the preferred counterparty. Their outside-the-box thinking, patience and unwavering commitment was pivotal to achieving this result, and I cannot recommend Oaklins highly enough for any tech entrepreneurs considering how to exit their business.”

Christian Coates

Managing Director, Method4

Talk to the deal team

Paul Stagg

Director
Bristol, United Kingdom
Oaklins S&W

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