M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
IAC sells Care.com to Pacific Avenue Capital Partners for ~$320M
IAC Inc.
- Gross purchase price of approximately $320 million in all-cash transaction.
- Expected to close in first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- IAC's COO/CFO cites plan to sharpen focus on People Inc. and MGM stake, monetizing non-core assets.
- Care.com was acquired by IAC in 2020; Pacific Avenue aims to accelerate growth as independent company.
- J.P. Morgan advised IAC; Moelis & Company advised Pacific Avenue.