Acquisition · Activity not yet classified
Blackline Safety
Transaction overview
Announced
Exact closing date not established.
On April 8, 2026, Blackline announced an acquisition agreement with an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. Shareholder, court and regulatory approvals remained outstanding, with completion expected in the second quarter. The structure included cash, contingent value rights and shareholder rollover; up to $850 million represented fully diluted equity value, not guaranteed cash paid. No completed closing is established.
Selected source-supported transactions; coverage is incomplete. Announcements do not establish completion or that a deal is still pending. Sponsor activity and operating-business transactions are distinct from adviser acquisitions. Unclassified activity is excluded from adviser-only counts.
Source evidence
- Blackline Safety Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Francisco Partners for up to $850 Million ↗
Official firm website · Published Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Blackline announced an acquisition agreement with an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. Shareholder, court and regulatory approvals remained outstanding, with completion expected in the second quarter. The structure included cash, contingent value rights and shareholder rollover; up to $850 million represented fully diluted equity value, not guaranteed cash paid. No completed closing is established.