TransUnion Acquires Neustar; Neustar Security Services Spins Out Backed by Golden Gate Capital and GIC
December 1, 2021
TransUnion agreed to acquire Neustar for $3.1 billion in cash to expand its identity-resolution, marketing and fraud capabilities. Neustar's security business was excluded from the sale and has been spun out as Neustar Security Services, now a standalone portfolio company backed by Golden Gate Capital and GIC.
- Buyers
- TransUnion, Golden Gate Capital, GIC
- Targets
- Neustar, Neustar Security Services
- Sellers
- Private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital, GIC (minority investor in the seller group)
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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