Software Circle PLC, a UK-based company known for acquiring vertical market software businesses, announced its plan to sell the domain name Printing.com to JAL Equity Corp. JAL Equity, established in 2008 and based in Sarasota, Florida, specialises in buyouts and growth capital, with a focus on sectors such as B2B, commercial products, media, marketing services, e-commerce, and retail, mainly in Europe and North America.
JAL Equity Corp’s USD 2.3 million acquisition of Printing.com, structured in two instalments, complements its existing portfolio of premium domains. The company owns the Exact Brand Match (EBM) domain JalEquity.com, along with several other high-value domains such as Colorart.com and now MasterPrinting.com.
The sale of Printing.com showcases how domain names can serve as powerful investment tools, similar to real estate or traditional securities. For companies like Software Circle, monetising such digital assets can result in impressive financial returns, underscoring the importance of strategic domain management.
This deal comes following a number of challenges and shifts within Software Circle, including matters related to its former subsidiary, Works Manchester Ltd. Despite these hurdles, the company’s stock rose 8.3% to 19.50 pence in London following the sale announcement, reflecting the positive market reaction to this digital asset divestment.
The sale of Printing.com is indicative of a broader trend in the digital economy, where the value of a robust domain name is increasingly acknowledged. It signals a shift in how companies perceive and capitalise on digital assets, recognising the potential of domains to yield substantial returns in the evolving digital landscape.
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