ADA Digital Expands with Customore Acquisition

Deal News | Jan 15, 2025 | Dentons

ADA Digital Expands with Customore Acquisition

ADA Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad, has acquired Customore, a platform specializing in e-commerce data consolidation. This move strengthens ADA's presence as a leading Data and AI company and the largest integrated e-commerce provider in Asia. With Customore's operations in Singapore and Vietnam, ADA aims to enhance its data-driven solutions for the Consumer Packaged Goods sector and broaden its service portfolio. Dentons LuatViet, led by Senior Partner Phan Thi Lieu, with collaboration from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, provided a full suite of legal services throughout the transaction. This acquisition represents a critical step in ADA's expansion and growth strategy.

Sectors

  • Telecommunications
  • E-commerce
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Singapore – Singapore is where ADA Digital Singapore Pte Ltd is based and one of the countries where Customore operates.
  • Vietnam – Vietnam is another location where Customore has its operations, important for its acquisition by ADA Digital.
  • Malaysia – Malaysia is where Axiata Group Berhad, the parent company of ADA Digital, is headquartered.

Industry

  • Telecommunications – Axiata Group Berhad is among Asia's largest telecommunications groups, and ADA Digital operates as its subsidiary.
  • E-commerce – Customore specializes in e-commerce data consolidation, which ADA Digital integrates into its operations.
  • Legal Services – Dentons provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the cross-border acquisition transaction.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    ADA Digital Singapore Pte LtdAcquirerCompanyA subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad involved in acquiring Customore to expand its e-commerce capabilities.
    Axiata Group BerhadParent CompanyCompanyOne of Asia's largest telecommunications groups and the parent company of ADA Digital.
    CustomoreTargetCompanyAn industry-leading platform in e-commerce data consolidation acquired by ADA Digital.
    Dentons LuatVietLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided comprehensive legal services throughout the acquisition transaction of Customore by ADA Digital.
    Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLPLegal AdvisorCompanyCollaborated with Dentons LuatViet in the legal advisory role for ADA Digital's acquisition of Customore.
    Phan Thi LieuSenior Partner at Dentons LuatVietPersonLed the legal team in advising ADA Digital on the acquisition transaction.
    Chan HongSpecial Counsel at Dentons LuatVietPersonAssisted in providing legal support for the ADA Digital acquisition.
    Nguyet Tran MinhSenior Associate at Dentons LuatVietPersonAssisted in the legal aspects of the ADA Digital acquisition.
    Nguyen Duc AnhSenior Associate at Dentons LuatVietPersonContributed to the legal advisory services for the acquisition.
    Quek Ling YiPartner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLPPersonCollaborated with Dentons LuatViet in providing legal services for the acquisition.