Community Brands Acquires AmericanChecked, Shield Screening and U.S. Information Search
January 29, 2019
Community Brands, a provider of cloud-based software for associations, nonprofits, K-12 schools and faith-based organizations, announced the acquisition of AmericanChecked, Shield Screening and U.S. Information Search to deepen its background screening capabilities. The deals add employment and tenant screening services and several NAPBS/BSAAP-accredited organizations to Community Brands' screening business; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Community Brands
- Targets
- AmericanChecked, Shield Screening, U.S. Information Search
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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