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TransUnion completed the acquisition of Sontiq from Wicks Group for $638m.

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Transaction Value£463m
Consideration TypeCash
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
EV/Sales-
EV/EBITDA19x
Share Price Premium-
One Off Charge-

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Single Bidder

Digital Services

Majority

United States

Acquisition

Private

digital identity protection

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Domestic

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TransUnion, an American consumer credit reporting agency, completed the acquisition of Sontiq, a provider of digital identity protection and security, from Wicks Group, a private equity firm, for $638m. "As online commerce rapidly accelerates, TransUnion has calibrated its business to address consumer and customer challenges relating to identity. Augmenting our Consumer Interactive business with Sontiq’s identity and cyber protection services will advance our work to enable consumers and businesses to transact with greater certainty," Chris Cartwright, TransUnion President and CEO.

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