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| Headquarters | Hungerford , United Kingdom |
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| Owner | CapVest Partners LLP |
Number of employees | 1,150 (2024) |
| Website | www |
Kerridge Commercial Systems is a United Kingdom multinational software company based in Hungerford, United Kingdom. It develops enterprise software to manage business operations for manufacturing, distribution, automotive and real estate management customers.[1][2]. The company is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor. Apart from ERP software, the company also sells cloud-engineered systems to automotive car parts, automotive service garages, real estate and equipment rental businesses. The company's software includes business intelligence (BI), customer relationship management (CRM), product lifecycle management (PLM), supply chain management (SCM), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
History
[edit]Kerridge Commercial Systems’ origins can be traced back to 1907, when Franklin Kerridge purchased a bicycle shop in Alton, United Kingdom, then expanding to selling and servicing motorcycles and cars.
In December 2005 the company was acquired by ADP and in March 2010 the commercial systems division became Kerridge Commercial Systems Limited[3] or KCS as it is known today.
In July 2023, CapVest announced that it would acquire KCS for 1 billion USD[4][5][6]
Acquisitions
[edit]In August 2018, KCS acquired EDP Software[7].
In September 2019, KCS acquired MAM Software[8].
In July 2023, KCS joined forces with Nordic tire software business Compilator[9].
In February 2024, KCS acquired Omni Accounts Solutions in South Africa[10].
Employees
[edit]KCS has 1,150 employees[11] in offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, North America, Australia, South Africa and Kenya.
References
[edit]- ^ "Kerridge Commercial Systems - Bloomberg Company Profile". Bloomberg LLP. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Kerridge Commercial Systems integrates NMBS OnePlace into K8". www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Kerridge Commercial Systems Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "CapVest to Buy UK Software Provider Kerridge in $1 Billion Deal". Bloomberg.com. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "CapVest buys UK-based SaaS ERP Kerridge Commercial Systems from Accel-KKR in $1 billion deal". Tech.eu. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Hungerford's Kerridge Commercial Systems acquired by CapVest". The Business Magazine. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Paul (2018-08-15). "Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires EDP". Professional Builders Merchant. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Staff, Traction News (2019-09-04). "MAM Software enters agreement to be acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems". Traction News. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Chris (2023-07-12). "Kerridge Commercial Systems buys Compilator, expands into Northern Europe". Tyrepress. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "KCS to acquire Omni Accounts Software | IQ Retail". www.iqretail.co.za. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Kerridge Commercial Systems | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2024-05-01.