M&A Deal Summary

Universal Background Screening Acquires OPENonline

On July 16, 2020, Universal Background Screening acquired safety/security company OPENonline

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Universal Background Screening’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Universal Background Screening’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Universal Background Screening’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-07-16
Target OPENonline
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Universal Background Screening
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

OPENonline

Columbus, Ohio, United States
OPENonline is a provider of national and international background screening solutions. The company offers a broad range of employment, drug screening, and investigative services, including SelectHire® and I-9 Manager. It is one of the select group of companies accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and Credentialing Council for compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP). OPENonline was formed in 1992 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Universal Background Screening

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Staffing
DESCRIPTION

Universal Background Screening, Inc. is a provider of employment background screening solutions and ranked as the #1 nationwide screening firm for Customer Satisfaction through a study conducted by HRO Today magazine. Universal Background Screening, Inc. services include a comprehensive selection of background checks, verifications, drug testing, employment physicals, and compliance management services.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1