Sterling Infosystems Acquires Checkwell Solutions Corporation ("BackCheck")
- Combines with BackCheck to form a UK Background Checking Leader
LONDON, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infosystems, Inc., a company owned by management and Calera Capital, a U.S. based private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Vancouver, Canada based BackCheck. BackCheck, a provider of background checking products and services, is the market leader in Canada and one of the largest providers in the United Kingdom.
Sterling Infosystems and BackCheck already have strong reputations for customer service and quality leadership. Together, the organisations will become even stronger, offering new technology-enabled services, more value and enhanced global background checking coverage.
William Greenblatt, founder and CEO of Sterling says, "BackCheck and Sterling will bring together the strengths of two organisations that are leaders in their respective markets. Both organisations have a passion for excellence in customer service, and for innovating new products and technologies that help our customers meet their organisational goals."
Dave Dinesen, founder and CEO of BackCheck states, "BackCheck is proud of its place in the UK. With one of the largest operations and customer service centres in the UK, and industry leading technology, BackCheck is pleased to serve many of the UK's largest employers. Together with Sterling we can deliver best in class background checking services for employers in the UK, Europe and North America, without compromising the need for local sensitivity in the areas of privacy, legislative compliance, and data security. Our Service and Operations Teams, Data Storage and leadership teams will stay intact serving our valued customers as we work to bring the best both organisations have to offer to the forefront."
About Sterling Infosystems:
Sterling Infosystems, Inc., founded in 1975, is one of the largest background checking companies in the world. Sterling offers a broad range of services, including employment-screening services, corporate due diligence, background investigation services, occupational health services, and employment-related business tax consulting in the United States and in over 200 countries and territories. Known for its industry leading turn-around-times, customer service and expertise in customizing solutions for industry specific needs, Sterling has 11,000+ clients across the globe that range from leading Fortune 500 firms to small and medium sized businesses and Not-for-Profit organizations. For additional information, visit www.sterlinginfosystems.co.uk.
About Calera Capital
Founded in 1991, Calera Capital is a private investment firm that has managed approximately $2.8 billion of capital. With offices in San Francisco and Boston, Calera invests across a diverse range of industries including business services, financial services, food and consumer, healthcare, building products, and industrial manufacturing. Calera Capital makes substantial equity investments in operating companies, typically with enterprise values up to $1 billion, and seeks to build long-term sustainable value by working with management teams to implement strategic and operating initiatives. For additional information, visit http://www.caleracapital.com/.
About BackCheck
BackCheck, founded in 1997, is one of the largest providers of background checking in the UK, and is Canada's largest. Led by Founder and CEO Dave Dinesen, BackCheck serves over 5,000 organisations globally, including several of the UK's largest employers. One of the first to offer a paperless, online background check experience for job applicants and employers, BackCheck continues to innovate with technology with the goal of maintaining the highest security, greatest customer satisfaction, and the fastest results. For more information on BackCheck, visit www.backcheck.co.uk.
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