Comply365 Announces Acquisition of Rolls-Royce's SMS Business
Comply365, a provider of operational content, safety and training management solutions, has announced the acquisition of Rolls-Royce's SMS business (reverting to its former name AQD). This acquisition, along with the pending acquisition of ASQS, demonstrates Comply365's strategic investment in safety management solutions for aviation, rail, defense and space industries.
The integration of AQD will enhance Comply365's product capabilities by combining three SMS offerings: AQD, SafetyNet, and ASQS's iQSMS. The move aims to create a comprehensive, integrated platform connecting operational content, safety, and training management functions.
Comply365, backed by Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners, will leverage AQD's industry expertise and customer base to strengthen its position in the global safety management sector. The transaction represents part of Rolls-Royce's ongoing transformation strategy to streamline its business operations.
Comply365, un fornitore di soluzioni per la gestione dei contenuti operativi, della sicurezza e della formazione, ha annunciato l'acquisizione del business SMS di Rolls-Royce (ritornando al suo nome originale AQD). Questa acquisizione, insieme all'acquisizione in sospeso di ASQS, dimostra l'investimento strategico di Comply365 nelle soluzioni di gestione della sicurezza per i settori dell'aviazione, ferroviario, della difesa e dello spazio.
L'integrazione di AQD migliorerà le capacità di prodotto di Comply365 combinando tre offerte SMS: AQD, SafetyNet e iQSMS di ASQS. L'obiettivo è creare una piattaforma completa e integrata che colleghi le funzioni di contenuti operativi, sicurezza e gestione della formazione.
Comply365, supportata da Insight Partners e Liberty Hall Capital Partners, sfrutterà l'esperienza di settore e la base clienti di AQD per rafforzare la propria posizione nel settore globale della gestione della sicurezza. La transazione rappresenta parte della strategia di trasformazione in corso di Rolls-Royce per semplificare le proprie operazioni aziendali.
Comply365, un proveedor de soluciones para la gestión de contenido operativo, seguridad y formación, ha anunciado la adquisición del negocio SMS de Rolls-Royce (volviendo a su antiguo nombre AQD). Esta adquisición, junto con la adquisición pendiente de ASQS, demuestra la inversión estratégica de Comply365 en soluciones de gestión de seguridad para las industrias de aviación, ferroviaria, defensa y espacio.
La integración de AQD mejorará las capacidades de producto de Comply365 al combinar tres ofertas de SMS: AQD, SafetyNet e iQSMS de ASQS. El objetivo es crear una plataforma integral e integrada que conecte las funciones de contenido operativo, seguridad y gestión de formación.
Comply365, respaldada por Insight Partners y Liberty Hall Capital Partners, aprovechará la experiencia en la industria y la base de clientes de AQD para fortalecer su posición en el sector global de gestión de seguridad. La transacción forma parte de la estrategia de transformación continua de Rolls-Royce para optimizar sus operaciones comerciales.
Comply365는 운영 콘텐츠, 안전 및 교육 관리 솔루션 제공업체로서 롤스로이스의 SMS 사업 (이전 이름 AQD로 복귀) 인수를 발표했습니다. 이 인수는 ASQS의 인수가 예정되어 있으며, 항공, 철도, 방위 및 우주 산업을 위한 안전 관리 솔루션에 대한 Comply365의 전략적 투자를 보여줍니다.
AQD의 통합은 AQD, SafetyNet 및 ASQS의 iQSMS라는 세 가지 SMS 제공을 결합하여 Comply365의 제품 기능을 향상시킬 것입니다. 이 움직임은 운영 콘텐츠, 안전 및 교육 관리 기능을 연결하는 포괄적이고 통합된 플랫폼을 만드는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Insight Partners와 Liberty Hall Capital Partners의 지원을 받는 Comply365는 AQD의 산업 전문성과 고객 기반을 활용하여 글로벌 안전 관리 분야에서의 입지를 강화할 것입니다. 이 거래는 롤스로이스의 비즈니스 운영을 간소화하기 위한 지속적인 변환 전략의 일환입니다.
Comply365, un fournisseur de solutions pour la gestion de contenu opérationnel, de sécurité et de formation, a annoncé l'acquisition du secteur SMS de Rolls-Royce (revenant à son ancien nom AQD). Cette acquisition, ainsi que l'acquisition en cours d'ASQS, démontre l'investissement stratégique de Comply365 dans les solutions de gestion de la sécurité pour les industries de l'aviation, du ferroviaire, de la défense et de l'espace.
L'intégration d'AQD améliorera les capacités de produit de Comply365 en combinant trois offres SMS : AQD, SafetyNet et l'iQSMS d'ASQS. L'objectif est de créer une plateforme complète et intégrée reliant les fonctions de contenu opérationnel, de sécurité et de gestion de la formation.
Comply365, soutenue par Insight Partners et Liberty Hall Capital Partners, tirera parti de l'expertise sectorielle et de la base de clients d'AQD pour renforcer sa position dans le secteur mondial de la gestion de la sécurité. La transaction fait partie de la stratégie de transformation continue de Rolls-Royce visant à rationaliser ses opérations commerciales.
Comply365, ein Anbieter von Lösungen für betriebliche Inhalte, Sicherheits- und Schulungsmanagement, hat die Übernahme des SMS-Geschäfts von Rolls-Royce (Rückkehr zu seinem früheren Namen AQD) bekannt gegeben. Diese Übernahme, zusammen mit der bevorstehenden Übernahme von ASQS, zeigt Comply365s strategische Investition in Sicherheitsmanagementlösungen für die Luftfahrt-, Eisenbahn-, Verteidigungs- und Raumfahrtindustrie.
Die Integration von AQD wird die Produktfähigkeiten von Comply365 verbessern, indem drei SMS-Angebote kombiniert werden: AQD, SafetyNet und das iQSMS von ASQS. Ziel ist es, eine umfassende, integrierte Plattform zu schaffen, die betriebliche Inhalte, Sicherheits- und Schulungsmanagementfunktionen verbindet.
Comply365, unterstützt von Insight Partners und Liberty Hall Capital Partners, wird die Branchenexpertise und Kundenbasis von AQD nutzen, um seine Position im globalen Sicherheitsmanagement-Sektor zu stärken. Die Transaktion ist Teil von Rolls-Royces fortlaufender Transformationsstrategie zur Optimierung seiner Geschäftsabläufe.
- Strategic expansion of Comply365's safety management capabilities
- Addition of significant aviation customers to global customer base
- Integration of three complementary SMS platforms
- Backed by major investors Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners
- Rolls-Royce divesting potentially profitable SMS business unit
- Integration challenges of combining three different SMS platforms
Accelerates investment in safety management to create a leading, global all-in-one operational content, safety and training management offering
This acquisition of AQD will further strengthen Comply365's product capabilities and service offering in safety management and add a significant number of leading aviation customers to its global customer base.
The AQD team will bring deep industry knowledge and a sophisticated SMS offering to complement Comply365's existing SMS product, SafetyNet and ASQS's SMS product, iQSMS. The combination of three best-in-class SMS offerings and additional domain expertise further positions Comply365 as a trusted player in the safety management space.
Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365, said: "We are delighted to add the expertise and extensive aviation experience of the AQD team which further bolsters Comply365's offering in the safety management space. The acquisition of AQD, along with our recently announced acquisition of ASQS, reinforces our commitment to driving investment and innovation in safety management. These acquisitions strengthen our vision for creating a best-in-class, integrated offering that connects the essential functions of operational content management, safety management and training management."
Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners, said: "The acquisition of AQD further strengthens Comply365's position as a leading force in the global safety management sector. This transaction will help accelerate the execution of Comply365's strategy to provide greater value through a unified offering for its extensive global customer base." James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall Capital Partners added: "Building on Comply365's existing strengths in safety management, the acquisitions of ASQS and AQD represent significant milestones in the company's next phase of growth. We are thrilled to support Comply365's continued organic and inorganic investment in safety management which aligns with the company's broader vision of delivering a comprehensive offering focused on connecting the mission-critical functions of safety, training and operational performance."
Pez Kooner, Senior Vice President at Rolls-Royce said: "As part of our ongoing transformation, Rolls-Royce has made the decision to exit our SMS business and complete a share sale with Comply365. I'd like to thank the Rolls-Royce SMS team for their hard work and dedication to our customers. I know this level of professionalism will continue under the new management and I wish the team all the success at Comply365."
Legal advice to Comply365 was provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Rolls-Royce was advised by their in-house legal counsel, supported by DLA Piper in
About Comply365
Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space. Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers' crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and aerospace organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit comply365.com.
About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over
About Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall's principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over
About Rolls Royce Holdings plc
- Rolls-Royce is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.
- Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.
- Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.
- Annual underlying revenue was
£17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was£2.46 billion . - Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)
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