Lexitas Achieves Milestone with RASi Sale to Wolters Kluwer
Deal News | Feb 07, 2025 | Globenewswire
Lexitas, known for its legal technology services and part of the Apax Partners LLP portfolio, announced the acquisition of its Registered Agent and Corporate Services division, Registered Agent Solutions Inc. (RASi), by Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) for around $415 million in cash. The deal is set to finalize following regulatory approval in the upcoming months. Since Lexitas’ acquisition of RASi four years prior, it has established RASi as a leader in the small and medium business sector, enhancing service delivery with advanced technology. The acquisition by Wolters Kluwer is expected to enhance the services available to RASi’s clients by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s superior corporate compliance solutions, thus enhancing the customer experience for small and midsize businesses. Wolters Kluwer, a major global player in information and software solutions, serves clients across 180 countries. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to bolster Lexitas’ commitment to its core legal service pursuits while enhancing its focus on national-scale legal support services.
Sectors
- Legal Technology
- Financial & Corporate Compliance
Geography
- United States – Lexitas is based in the United States, serving law firms, corporations, and legal professionals across the country.
- Netherlands – Wolters Kluwer's headquarters are in the Netherlands, reflecting its global operations and strategic acquisitions.
Industry
- Legal Technology – Lexitas is a provider of technology-enabled legal services, focusing on solutions for the legal profession, which includes legal tech services.
- Financial & Corporate Compliance – Wolters Kluwer FCC's acquisition of RASi enhances its portfolio in the corporate compliance and registered agent sectors.
Financials
- $415 million – The acquisition price for Registered Agent Solutions Inc. by Wolters Kluwer FCC.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Lexitas | Seller | Company | An industry-leading provider of legal tech solutions and the entity selling Registered Agent Solutions Inc. |
Registered Agent Solutions Inc. (RASi) | Target | Company | A division of Lexitas focusing on registered agent and corporate services, now being acquired by Wolters Kluwer. |
Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) | Buyer | Company | A division of Wolters Kluwer acquiring RASi to enhance its corporate compliance capabilities. |
Apax Partners LLP | Owner | Company | A private equity firm advising funds that include Lexitas in their portfolio. |