RSM UK has advised IdentityE2E on its sale to CACI Limited, marking another successful transaction in the software and technology industry.

UK-based IdentityE2E has specialists with over 30 years’ industry experience in cloud-based solutions, biometrics integration, quality assurance and testing, cyber security, technical architecture and telecoms. It has a proven track record of supporting Critical National Infrastructure projects and being a trusted partner for clients across the public and private sector.

Headquartered in London and part of CACI International, a business with over $9bn market cap and 25,000 staff, CACI is a leading data and technology solutions company. Its vast range of consultancy services include business intelligence, cloud infrastructure, digital transformation, data science and analytics, and logistics and supply chain. Its client base spans central government as well as a variety of commercial customers in many different industries. More specifically, CACI UK has significant expertise in software engineering and data analytics within the defence, national security and critical national infrastructure space.

The acquisition will allow IdentityE2E and CACI to bring together their resources to provide scalable solutions to its clients. It will position the combined business to be at the forefront of the biometric and cloud consultancy industry, delivering unparalleled expertise, innovative products and a strong foundation for future growth.

RSM UK advised the shareholders of IdentityE2E in the transaction, led by corporate finance partner Clodagh Tunney, with support from Lucy Roberts, Grace Cox and Jeeva Gurumoorthy. Richard Hunt, Tom Hopwood, and Sophie Ovenden of Addleshaw Goddards provided legal advice.

Clodagh Tunney, corporate finance partner at RSM UK, said: “We are thrilled to have advised the shareholders of IdentityE2E throughout this transaction. Appetite in the market remains strong for niche consultancy providers with specialist expertise in central government customers, resulting in a highly competitive deal process. This acquisition will empower the team to further solidify their status as a leading technology consultancy for critical national infrastructure. IdentityE2E is an exceptional business that continues to thrive and has promising growth prospects ahead. We wish the team all the best as they embark on this new chapter under CACI’s ownership.”

Richard Garner, CEO at IdentityE2E, added: “Joining forces with CACI gives us more power, resources and support to provide scalable, adaptive solutions to organisations of national importance. We’re excited about the potential for growth, innovation and to deepen our reputation, under the CACI banner, of delivering industry-leading cloud engineering, QAT services and biometrics skills and services that work for the safety, security and prosperity of the UK. We would like to extend a huge thanks to RSM’s deals team for its support and guidance throughout the process; the team’s wealth of expertise and experience in acquisitions meant the transition was effective and seamless for all parties involved.”