Simpson Thacher is representing entities affiliated with The Blackstone Group L.P. (“Blackstone”) in connection with its announced equity investment in JDA Software Group, Inc. (“JDA”). JDA’s current majority shareholder, affiliates of New Mountain Capital LLC (“NMC”), will participate in the equity investment, too. The new equity investment is expected to be completed by early fourth quarter 2016, pending customary closing conditions.
JDA, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a provider of end-to-end, integrated retail, omni-channel and supply chain planning and execution solutions for more than 4,000 customers worldwide.
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