Technology company Integral Ad Science (IAS) is being acquired by North American private equity firm Novacop, in a deal valued at $1.9bn. As part of the deal, IAS shareholders will receive $10.30 per share in cash, a 22% premium to the 23 September 2025 closing price. IAS will become a privately held company and shares will no longer trade publicly. Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of IAS, said: “Today's announcement is an exciting milestone for IAS.