Alpharetta, GA, September 9, 2019 – Aptean, a leading global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific enterprise software solutions, has acquired Sanderson Group plc, a UK-based provider of digital technology solutions, innovative software and managed services. The acquisition provides Aptean the opportunity to grow its European presence, as well as invest in a well-established business with expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain and multi-channel retail software.

Sanderson Group plc ('Sanderson' or 'the Group'), the specialist provider of digital technology solutions, innovative software and managed services for the retail, wholesale, supply chain logistics, food and drink processing and manufacturing market sectors, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Gould Hall Computer Services Limited for a maximum enterprise value of £3.17 million.

Established for over thirty years, Gould Hall provides software solutions to customers operating in the supply chain and distribution sectors. Gould Hall employs 27 staff, operates from Skelmersdale and provides full enterprise solutions for its customers. The acquisition further builds on the capability of the Sanderson Enterprise division.

In another milestone for the Port of Dover's flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development, Sanderson Group has been appointed to supply the Warehouse Management and Cargo Terminal Management software for the new Refrigerated Cargo Terminal (RCT).

Sanderson Group plc announced its Preliminary Results for the financial year ended 30 September 2016 on 30 November 2016. The Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2016 have now been published and are available to download here – Sanderson Annual Report.