Dayforce acquired for $12.3B by Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Dayforce in a transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion, marking one of the largest private equity deals in the human capital management (HCM) sector. Under the terms, shareholders receive $70.00 per share in cash, and Dayforce has been delisted from both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO—Thoma Bravo, the world’s largest software-focused investment firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Dayforce, Inc. (“Dayforce” or the “Company”), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, for approximately US$12.3 billion. The agreement to acquire Dayforce was previously announced on August 21, 2025, and was approved by Dayforce stockholders at the special meeting of stockholders held on November 12, 2025.
With the completion of the transaction, Dayforce stockholders are entitled to receive US$70.00 per share in cash for each share of Dayforce common stock they owned. The Company’s common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
“Today marks a pivotal moment for Dayforce in advancing our promise to make work life better as the AI-powered people platform,” said David Ossip, Chair and CEO of Dayforce. “With Thoma Bravo’s support, we are even better positioned to scale our business, further customer value, and drive innovation that empowers our community to do the work they are meant to do.”
“Dayforce is actively creating the future of HCM, backed by a platform and team that deliver real, measurable results for its customers,” said Holden Spaht, a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “With demand for intelligent, AI-driven HR technologies accelerating, we are excited to welcome Dayforce to Thoma Bravo’s portfolio and together unlock their next phase of growth and customer impact.”
“We are pleased to begin working with Dayforce to build on their leadership in modern HCM,” said Tara Gadgil, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “Dayforce has a clear vision for the AI-powered workforce, driven by its commitment to strong customer relationships and continuous innovation. We see significant opportunity to help Dayforce expand its reach and achieve its full potential in the years ahead.”
Advisors
Evercore served as the exclusive financial advisor to Dayforce and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as the Company’s legal advisor. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as financial advisors to Thoma Bravo, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as its legal counsel.
About Dayforce
Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on enabling thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world to do the work they’re meant to do. With our single AI-powered people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, organizations of all sizes and industries are benefiting from simplicity at scale with Dayforce to help unlock their full workforce potential, operate with confidence, and realize quantifiable value. To learn more, visit dayforce.com.
About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is the world’s largest software-focused investment firm, with more than $181 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025. Partnering with some of the world’s most sophisticated investors, Thoma Bravo’s private equity and private credit platforms reflect a focused investment strategy, supported by disciplined execution, deep sector expertise and leadership continuity. Over the past 20-plus years, Thoma Bravo has acquired or invested in over 565 software and technology companies, representing approximately $285 billion of aggregate value (including control and non-control investments, as well as add-on acquisitions). Learn more at thomabravo.com and on LinkedIn.
