Aeris Partners Continues Strong Momentum in Strategic Software M&A Advisory

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 4, 2014 — Aeris Partners is pleased to announce that Axium, a leading provider of integrated accounting and project management solutions to more than 2,200 architecture & engineering (A&E) firms, has been acquired by Deltek, the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. The acquisition of Axium strengthens Deltek’s market leadership and extends Deltek’s reach into the largest segment of the A&E industry within North America, namely firms with fewer than 250 employees. Aeris Partners served as the exclusive strategic M&A advisor to Axium. The transaction closed on June 3, 2014.

“We’re very excited that Axium and Deltek have joined forces,” said David Joncas, Managing Director with Aeris Partners. “Axium and Deltek share an unwavering commitment to the A&E industry, to product innovation, and to delivering world-class customer support, and we’re proud to have advised Axium on the transaction.”

“Axium has built a leading, integrated project management and accounting platform to improve the efficiency, visibility, and profitability of A&E firm operations,” said Derek Swaim, Managing Director with Aeris Partners. “Axium’s customers will be well-served going forward and the combination underscores a strong, ongoing commitment to providing leading solutions for A&E firms of all sizes.”

About Axium

Axium provides Ajera™, an integrated project management and accounting software solution designed specifically for the needs of the architecture & engineering market. More than 2,200 A&E firms across North America rely on Axium Ajera. Axium is located in Portland, Oregon and has been voted to Oregon Magazine's "Top 100 Companies to Work For" each of the last six years.

About Deltek

Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors. For decades, Deltek has delivered actionable insight that empowers its customers to unlock their business potential. 16,000 organizations and 2 million users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, optimize resources, streamline operations, and deliver more profitable projects.

About Aeris Partners

Aeris Partners is a premier information technology M&A advisory firm focused on high growth, market-shaping M&A transactions spanning the Software, SaaS, Digital Media and Technology-Enabled Services sectors. Aeris Partners combines extensive industry domain expertise and a commitment to flawless execution to deliver exceptional transaction outcomes. The firm’s senior leadership team has completed more than 160 M&A advisory transactions valued in excess of $17 billion. For more information, please visit http://aerispartners.com.

Aeris Partners LLC is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC