eloomi
2024
Why
Acquired modern learning experience platform to bolster employee development, training, and skills management.
Outcome
Talent & Learning
Acquisitions
Dayforce Acquisitions
4
Major Deals Covered
What are Dayforce's biggest acquisitions?
This page covers 4 major deals from 2012 to 2024, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.
- Major deals covered
- 4
- First deal
- 2012
- Most recent
- 2024
| Company | Year | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayforce Corporation | 2012 | Undisclosed | — |
| Excelity Global | 2020 | Undisclosed | — |
| Ascender | 2021 | Undisclosed | — |
| eloomi | 2024 | Undisclosed | — |
- What companies has Dayforce bought?
- Major acquisitions by Dayforce documented here include eloomi (2024), Ascender (2021), Excelity Global (2020) and Dayforce Corporation (2012).
- What is Dayforce's most recent acquisition?
- The most recent Dayforce acquisition documented here is eloomi, in 2024.
Ascender
2021
Why
Acquired Australia-based payroll and HCM provider, cementing Dayforce's powerhouse status in the Asia-Pacific region.
Outcome
APAC Dominance
Excelity Global
2020
Why
Acquired Asia-Pacific payroll leader to massively scale international payroll delivery across multiple APAC markets.
Outcome
APAC Expansion
Dayforce Corporation
2012
Why
Acquired Dayforce for its breakthrough continuous payroll and workforce management software, sparking the company's cloud transformation.
Outcome
Core Platform
Dayforce's Growth & Acquisition Strategy
Dayforce's growth strategy centers on four key pillars: (1) accelerating enterprise customer acquisition upmarket, (2) expanding global payroll footprint across 160+ countries through organic development and targeted acquisitions like eloomi, (3) driving adoption of value-added fintech solutions such as Dayforce Wallet, and (4) embedding advanced generative AI capabilities across the entire HCM suite to boost productivity and analytics.
How Dayforce Makes Money
Dayforce operates on a predictable, high-margin software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription business model. Customers pay recurring annual or multi-year SaaS fees based on the number of active employees managed on the Dayforce platform, supplemented by transactional fees for professional services, implementation, tax filing services, and Dayforce Wallet payment processing volumes. This recurring revenue model ensures strong revenue visibility, high net retention rates, and robust gross margins exceeding 70%.
Dayforce Acquisitions FAQ
What is undefined's general approach to M&A and acquisitions?
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What were some of the most transformative acquisitions completed by undefined?
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How does undefined successfully integrate acquired companies?
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