EQS Group Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Data Legal Drive

Munich – 4 July 2024. EQS Group, an international cloud software provider specializing in corporate compliance, investor relations, and sustainability reporting, announced exclusive negotiations to acquire Data Legal Drive. This French company is a prominent player in GDPR and anti-corruption compliance software. This acquisition will strengthen EQS Group's position in the European compliance SaaS market, particularly in data protection and GDPR compliance.

Achim Weick, founder and CEO of EQS Group, stated, "This acquisition will enhance our expertise in GDPR compliance." Sylvain Staub, CEO of Data Legal Drive, expressed confidence in the partnership to boost growth and add value for customers through combined expertise in compliance and digital innovation.

Data Legal Drive, established in 2018 with GDPR's inception, has become a leading compliance software provider in France. EQS Group anticipates substantial synergies, integrating Data Legal Drive's insights into its product portfolio. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks.