Vertus Group Acquires CAST Group of Companies

Toronto, Canada – Vertus Group, a division of Jonas Software, is excited to welcome CAST Group of Companies (“CAST”) to its growing portfolio.

CAST is an Emmy award-winning developer of software and hardware solutions for the entertainment, special events, and meetings industries. Its flagship products include the industry-leading WYSIWYG lighting design and pre-visualization suite, and the cutting-edge real-time tracking platform, BlackTrax. These tools have earned the trust of top professionals around the world to design and execute complex productions with precision and impact.

“After more than 30 years of building, growing, inventing, and leading CAST, it was time to pass on the torch,” said Gilray Densham, Founder of CAST. “We found the perfect home in Vertus Group. They will continue our legacy and drive the company forward through innovation, the very thing that makes CAST an industry leader.”

“Joining the Vertus Group marks the start of CAST’s next evolution, one that blends continuity with acceleration,” said Stuart Green, CEO of CAST. “What excites me most is the strong cultural alignment. In Vertus, we’ve found a partner who shares our conviction that true innovation happens where creativity and technology meet. I’m proud to lead our team into this next chapter, retaining the entrepreneurial spirit that defines CAST while gaining the scale and backing to accelerate innovation and growth.”

For Vertus, the addition of CAST is a significant milestone. It marks the 30^th company to join the portfolio and represents the group’s second entry into its Media Solutions vertical.

“CAST has developed a strong reputation through its innovative products and the team behind them,” said Jim Fedigan, Group CEO of Vertus. “We’re pleased to welcome them into the Vertus ecosystem and look forward to supporting the business in its next chapter.”

CAST will continue to operate independently with its current team in place. As part of Vertus, it gains the backing of a long-term, supportive home and access to a network of fellow software companies focused on sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

About CAST Software Group of Companies

With over 30 years of innovation, CASTS’s technologies – WYSIWYG, BlackTrax, Vivien, & CONVRG – have powered some of the world’s most iconic productions, from the Olympics and Super Bowl to concerts by U2 and the Weeknd. All products are built in-house and supported by a global distribution network, serving clients across entertainment, hospitality, and live event production.

Discover its suite of innovative solutions: cast-soft.com

About Vertus Group

Vertus Group owns and operates independently managed software brands across seven distinct verticals, offering them market-leading strategic guidance and unlimited growth opportunities. As a portfolio of Jonas Software and Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), Vertus Group employs the same buy-and-hold forever approach to acquisitions as its parent organizations. The group’s primary goal is to acquire high-performing vertical market software businesses while preserving the culture and legacies that have helped make these companies successful.

Learn more about Vertus Group’s acquisition process: Being Acquired

About Jonas Software

Jonas Software operates over 185+ independently managed software brands around the world, providing them with the strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. From its roots formed in the construction and club management markets, Jonas Software’s reach has grown extensively within the fitness, membership, hospitality, and industrial verticals. Today, Jonas Software is proud to supply industry-leading enterprise management software and related services to more than 80,000 customers in over 40+ vertical markets.