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ISC Acquires Vernon, BC-based Automation Software Technology Services Company AVS Systems for $45M
Friday, December 22, 2017
Vernon, BC, December 22, 2017--(T-Net)--Regina, SASK-based Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) announced today that its Services segment (through its wholly owned subsidiary ESC Corporate Services Ltd.) has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Vernon, BC-based AVS Systems Inc.
AVS provides automation software technology services to serve lending, leasing, and credit issuing businesses and institutions in Canada.
CAD$25 million was paid in cash on closing and the Company may pay up to CAD$20 million in additional consideration over the next 13 months, which is contingent on the realization of future business with financial institutions and auto and equipment finance companies across Canada.
Jeff Stusek, President & CEO of ISC commented, “With the addition of AVS's services and existing customer base, our Services segment is positioned to deliver proven credit due diligence, protection and default solutions to the Canadian financing industry.” Stusek continued, “We continue to invest in our technology platforms and service teams to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers. This, in conjunction with our financial strength, means that we are poised to capitalize on new avenues for growth in our Services segment.”
Garry van-Soest, CEO of AVS said “AVS has built proven technology for fully automated workflow that satisfies many of the most sophisticated financial institutions in Canada. We are excited about the next stage of our journey with ESC and look forward to sharing the benefits of the combined company with our customers.”
This acquisition is consistent with ISC's long-term strategy of acquiring companies with competencies or operations in its industry space.
The Company's Services segment is positioned to support the growing needs of financial institutions and legal firms to outsource key business processes associated with credit due diligence, protection and default solutions while they focus on their core businesses.
Transaction Highlights
Funds
The CAD$25 million purchase price was settled in cash and ISC expects to fund any contingent consideration through cash on hand and cash flow from operations. The contingent consideration is designed to incentivize the securing of new business anticipated by AVS in 2018 with financial institutions and auto and equipment finance companies across Canada and has a maximum limit of CAD$20 million.
Governance
AVS is being amalgamated with and will operate as a division of ESC with Chris Valentine continuing as President. The AVS principals are expected to remain with ESC.
Advisor
CIBC Capital Markets acted as the financial advisor to ISC on the transaction.
About ISC
Headquartered in Canada, ISC is the leading provider of registry and information management services for public data and records. Throughout our history we have delivered value to our clients by providing solutions to manage, secure and administer information through our Registry and Services segments. ISC is focused on sustaining its core business while pursuing new growth opportunities. The Class A Shares of ISC trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ISV.
Contacts
Pamela Keck Manager, Investor Relations
investor.relations@isc.ca Toll Free: 1-855-341-8363 in North America or 1-306-798-1137
Shea Haverstock
Manager, Corporate Communications
306-797-1343
corp.communications@isc.ca