New Relic (NYSE: NEWR), the all-in-one observability platform for every engineer, announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the acquisition of New Relic by Francisco Partners and TPG in a special meeting held yesterday. As previously announced, under the terms of the merger agreement, New Relic stockholders will receive $87.00 per share in cash for each share of New Relic common stock that they own.

More than 99% of votes cast at the meeting were voted in favor of the transaction. New Relic will file the final vote results, as certified by the independent Inspector of Election, on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

The transaction is expected to close on or around November 8, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, New Relic common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.

Advisors

Qatalyst Partners is serving as financial advisor to New Relic, and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as lead financial advisor to Francisco Partners and TPG. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Moelis & Company are also advising the firms. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Paul Hastings LLP, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP are acting as legal counsel to Francisco Partners and TPG. 

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP is acting as legal counsel to Lew Cirne, Founder and Chairman of the New Relic Board (non-executive).

About Francisco Partners

Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Since its launch over 20 years ago, Francisco Partners has invested in more than 400 technology companies, making it one of the most active and longstanding investors in the technology industry. With approximately $45 billion in capital raised to date, the firm invests in opportunities where its deep sectoral knowledge and operational expertise can help companies realize their full potential. For more information on Francisco Partners, please visit www.franciscopartners.com.

About TPG

TPG (NASDAQ: TPG) is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $139 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across five multi-strategy platforms: Capital, Growth, Impact, Real Estate, and Market Solutions and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit www.tpg.com.

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