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Envestnet Confirms $4.5 Billion Bain Buyout

Envestnet, a leading provider of integrated technology, intelligent data and wealth solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital in a transaction valuing the Company at $4.5 billion ($63.15 per share). Reverence Capital also agreed to participate in the transaction. Strategic partners BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton, and State Street Global Advisors have committed to invest in the proposed transaction, and upon its completion they will hold minority positions in the private company.