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Private equity firm Hg is taking financial software developer OneStream private in a $6.4 billion deal designed to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy.
The all-cash transaction will see Hg acquire the enterprise finance management platform for $6.4 billion in equity value, paying shareholders $24.00 per share. The price represents a 31 percent premium over OneStream’s closing price on January 5, 2026. The deal marks a strategic shift for OneStream, which went public less than two years ago, allowing it to focus on long-term AI development outside the quarterly pressures of public markets.
"The Office of the CFO is at a critical AI inflection point, and we believe OneStream is well positioned for this shift," Tom Shea, CEO of OneStream, said in a statement. "Through this partnership, we are able to significantly advance our AI-first go-to-market strategy and expand our Finance AI capabilities at a rapid pace."
OneStream, which reported $568 million in annual recurring revenue in 2024, serves over 1,700 customers, including major corporations like Toyota and Capital One. The company’s 2024 initial public offering, led by KKR, valued it at approximately $4.6 billion. The new agreement has been approved by KKR, which holds a majority of OneStream's voting power, and is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
The move to go private is intended to provide OneStream with the flexibility for more aggressive, long-term investment in its finance-focused AI platform. The company recently appointed former HubSpot CFO John Kinzer as its interim finance chief to guide this next growth phase. "Investments [will] go to the areas that will generate the highest returns—right now, that’s AI," Kinzer said.
Hg’s acquisition is built on the belief that the value of AI in finance will be unlocked by platforms that can provide structured data and domain-specific expertise. "OneStream's powerful AI differentiation, strong global customer base and clear vision for the future of modern Finance make it a leading enterprise provider in this space," said Alan Cline, Partner and Head of North America at Hg.
The deal allows OneStream to move "faster, think bigger and deliver more for our forward-thinking Finance customers," according to Shea. The company aims to solidify its position as a winner in the finance AI space over the next 24 to 36 months.
Hg will become the majority shareholder, with significant minority investments from General Atlantic and Tidemark. Hg plans to leverage its deep software expertise, including its dedicated AI incubator, Hg Catalyst, to support OneStream's innovation.
A number of firms advised on the transaction. J.P. Morgan Securities and Centerview Partners acted as financial advisors to OneStream, with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati serving as legal advisor. Goldman Sachs & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hg, with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom providing legal counsel.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
