Area firm to acquire London-based software company for $544 million

Foundry provides software technologies for the digital design, visualization and entertainment industries.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 11:45 a.m. March 20, 2019
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Roper President and CEO Neil Hunn says Foundry is a great fit for Roper.
Roper President and CEO Neil Hunn says Foundry is a great fit for Roper.
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SARASOTA — Diversified technology company Roper Technologies Inc. announced it will acquire London-based software company Foundry in an all-cash transaction valued at about $544 million. 

According to a press release, Foundry provides software technologies used to deliver visual effects and 3D content for the digital design, visualization and entertainment industries. 

 

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