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Investing.com -- Olo Inc (NYSE:OLO) stock surged 13% Thursday following the announcement that the restaurant technology provider has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $2.0 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Olo shareholders will receive $10.25 per share in cash, representing a premium of 65% over Olo’s share price of $6.20 as of April 30, 2025, the last trading day before media reports about a potential deal emerged.
The transaction, unanimously approved by Olo’s Board of Directors, is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2025, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. Upon completion, Olo will become a privately held company while continuing to operate under its current name and brand.
Founded in 2005, Olo provides digital ordering, payments, and guest engagement solutions to the restaurant industry. The company currently serves over 750 restaurant brands across 88,000 locations and maintains a network of more than 400 integration partners.
"By partnering with Thoma Bravo, we believe we can build on our success to date and accelerate our vision of helping our customers create a world where every restaurant guest feels like a regular," said Noah Glass, Olo’s Founder and CEO.
Brandon Gardner, Chair of Olo’s Board, noted that the company’s strong market position enabled it to achieve a significant premium through this transaction, which the Board unanimously determined to be in the best interest of shareholders.
Goldman Sachs is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Olo, while Goodwin Procter LLP is providing legal counsel. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Thoma Bravo.