M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Clearwater Analytics acquires Beacon for ~$560M and Bistro from Blackstone for $125M
Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc.
- Beacon acquisition: ~$560M total (60% cash, 40% stock at $30.05/share); Beacon had $44M ARR in 2024.
- Bistro acquisition: $125M from Blackstone ($10M cash, rest stock at $30/share); portfolio visualization platform.
- Funding via $800M Term Loan B, cash on hand, and $200M revolver; also includes prior Enfusion acquisition.
- Deals aim to create a unified front-to-back platform spanning public/private markets, data, risk, and execution.
- PIMCO, an existing Beacon strategic partner and investor, will continue to collaborate on the platform.