WiseTech Announces Strategic Acquisition of e2open

Deal News | May 26, 2025 | EIN

WiseTech Global, a prominent developer of logistics execution software, has announced a landmark acquisition of e2open, a U.S.-based provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics sector. This strategic acquisition, valued at an enterprise value of $2.1 billion, is poised to enhance WiseTech's global reach, expanding its total addressable market and accelerating its mission to become the operating system for global trade and logistics. By bringing together complementary products and services, the acquisition seeks to create a multi-sided marketplace that fosters connectivity among a wide array of supply chain participants. The deal, which is fully debt-funded, is expected to be EPS accretive within the first year and aligns with WiseTech's strategic goals to drive growth through innovative solutions and customer engagement.

Sectors

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Software as a Service (SaaS)

Geography

United States – E2open is based in the U.S., affecting U.S.-centered operations and market presence.
Australia – WiseTech Global is headquartered in Sydney, NSW, Australia, underlining its Australian origin and market dynamics.

Industry

Logistics and Supply Chain Management – The acquisition centers around logistics execution software and SaaS-based solutions that optimize global supply chains, embodying key elements of this industry.
Software as a Service (SaaS) – E2open's position as a provider of SaaS solutions in the logistics value chain positions it firmly in the SaaS industry.

Financials

2.1 billion – Enterprise value of the acquisition deal between WiseTech Global and e2open.
3.30 per share – Price per share that WiseTech Global agreed to pay for e2open.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
WiseTech Global	Acquirer	Company	An Australian technology company and logistics execution software developer known for its CargoWise platform.
E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.	Target Company	Company	A U.S.-based provider of SaaS-based solutions in the logistics value chain, offering a cloud-based supply chain platform.