Thomson Reuters and TPG to Establish Elite as an Independent Legal Tech Company
Retrieved on:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TPG (NASDAQ: TPG) and Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for TPG to acquire a majority stake in Elite from Thomson Reuters, valuing the business at approximately US$500 million.
Key Points:
- TPG (NASDAQ: TPG) and Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for TPG to acquire a majority stake in Elite from Thomson Reuters, valuing the business at approximately US$500 million.
- Thomson Reuters will retain a minority ownership stake in the business and have board representation, supporting Elite strategically going forward.
- We believe the legal industry is a market that is undergoing digital transformation, and Elite partners with leading firms on that journey,” said Tim Millikin, Partner at TPG.
- Baker McKenzie is serving as legal counsel to Thomson Reuters, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to TPG.