Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Thoma Bravo affiliates to acquire Accelerant Holdings for over $4 billion in all-cash deal
ARXAccelerant Holdings
Accelerant Holdings announced the expiration of its 40-day 'go-shop' period under a definitive merger agreement dated August 13, 2026. Affiliates of Thoma Bravo will acquire Accelerant in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value exceeding $4 billion. No alternative acquisition proposals were received during the go-shop period. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. Upon completion, Accelerant will become a private company and its shares will delist from the New York Stock Exchange. Accelerant operates as a data-driven risk exchange platform transforming the specialty insurance marketplace.