TransUnion

TransUnion in its $638 million acquisition of Sontiq

Client

TransUnion

Value

$638 million

Service

Mergers and Acquisitions

Date Closed

Industry

Technology

Lead Office

Toronto

 

On October 26, 2021, TransUnion announced its acquisition of Sontiq for $638 million. The combined company will merge Sontiq’s identity security complements and TransUnion’s digital identity assets to offer a comprehensive set of omnichannel solutions.

TransUnion is a global information and insights company specializing in credit reporting.

Sontiq is an intelligent identity security company focused on its IdentityForce, Cyberscout and EZShield brands providing identity and cyber monitoring solutions.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised TransUnion with a team consisting of Brian Gray, Han Rui Cui (Corporate), Taylor Cao (Tax), Damian Rigolo (Employment & Labour), Andrea Boctor (Pension and Benefits), Kelly Moffat (Intellectual Property), Tina Saban (Privacy & Data Management), Patrick Welsh (Regulatory, Environmental, Indigenous and Land), Alan Kenigsberg (Anti-Corruption), Rod Davidge (Real Estate), Sandra Sbrocchi and Sergey Stefanishin (Osler Works Transactional).