Simpson Thacher is representing Hellman & Friedman and SimpliSafe in connection with the announced sale of SimpliSafe to GTCR. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
SimpliSafe is the third largest residential security provider in the U.S., offering a full suite of professional monitoring services to millions of people across the U.S. and U.K. Founded in 2006, SimpliSafe pioneered the DIY home security space, offering innovative security systems that can be self-installed and protected by SimpliSafe's 24/7 professional monitoring plans with no long-term contracts.
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