Funds Managed by HPS Acquire Marlin Business Services Corp.
January 20, 2022
Funds managed by affiliates of HPS Investment Partners LLC completed the acquisition of Marlin Business Services Corp. on January 20, 2022 for $23.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Marlin becomes a wholly owned subsidiary and will be integrated into HPS's Global Leasing Platforms (including PEAC UK and PEAC Europe) to expand equipment financing capabilities and market reach for small-business customers and dealer partners.
- Buyers
- Funds managed by affiliates of HPS Investment Partners LLC (HPS Investment Partners)
- Targets
- Marlin Business Services Corp.
- Sellers
- Marlin Business Services Corp. shareholders
- Platforms
- Global Leasing Platforms (affiliates of HPS Investment Partners), PEAC UK, PEAC Europe
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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