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ESS is a leading tech-enabled services company in the employment screening industry.

Employment Screening Services

  • Industry Business Services, Technology
  • Type M&A Sell-Side

About
Employment Screening Services is a leading tech-enabled services company in the employment screening industry. The Company provides employment screening services, including advanced data- and health-related services such as background checks, drug testing, driving records checks, employment and education verifications, electronic employee eligibility verifications, and various industry-specific compliance and screening solutions.

Situation
Croft & Bender was engaged to help the Company evaluate strategic alternatives, including a majority recapitalization or strategic merger of the business. Croft & Bender worked with the Company to build a financial model, develop marketing materials, conduct management presentations, manage the diligence process, and negotiate with buyers.

Result
Croft & Bender successfully negotiated the merger of the Company with Global HR Research, a portfolio company of Renovo Capital.