DLA Piper advises Open Systems Adaptable Solutions in its acquisition by Aptean

DLA Piper represented Open Systems Adaptable Solutions (OSAS), a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution provider, in its recent acquisition by Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions.

Founded in 1976, OSAS serves nearly 2,500 manufacturing, distribution and services customers across North America and has built a strong reputation for its industry-leading ERP solutions. The company’s solutions span industries including food and beverage, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

The DLA Piper team representing OSAS was led by partner Adam Ghander (Boston) and included partners Julia Kovacs, Jennifer Kashatus (both of Washington, DC), Nathaniel McKitterick, Ute Krudewagen (both of Silicon Valley), William Bartow (Philadelphia) and Brian Kaplan (New York); of counsel Nia Brown (Washington, DC); attorney Michael Jamieson (Boston); and associates Kurtis Weaver, Jennifer Gardner (both of Boston) and Britt Hamilton (New York).

OSAS was also represented by GCA Advisors, led by managing directors Glen Kruger and Kevin Walsh.

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex cross-border transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for ten consecutive years, according to Mergermarket.

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