PDI Acquires Universe Group plc (including htec and Celtech)
January 19, 2022
PDI (PDI Technologies) has acquired British financial-technology provider Universe Group plc, including its htec and Celtech businesses, to expand PDI's UK and Ireland capabilities in point-of-sale, payments and back-office solutions for convenience and petroleum retailers. The deal brings Universe Group's regional teams and product suite into PDI's global enterprise management offering, strengthening PDI's vertical stack and in-region support.
- Buyers
- PDI (PDI Technologies, Inc.)
- Targets
- Universe Group plc, htec, Celtech
- Sellers
- Universe Group plc shareholders
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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