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JANUARY 28, 2026
JDA Software acquires i2 Technologies
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i2 Technologies
i2 Technologies provided supply chain management software covering demand forecasting, procurement, inventory control, production scheduling, and distribution logistics for manufacturers and retailers.
Ownership
InvestorsQ Investments
Capital raised$214M
Headcount2,044 FTEs
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
JDA Software
JDA Software Group provided supply chain management, merchandising, and pricing excellence software solutions to manufacturers, retailers, and distributors worldwide.
Deal value$604M transaction value
OwnershipPublicly traded (NASDAQ: JDAS)
Headcount3,100 FTEs
HeadquartersScottsdale, Arizona
Leadership
Hamish Brewer, Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor
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