MeridianLink Goes Private with Centerbridge

TL;DR

MeridianLink is officially going private with Centerbridge. Big changes ahead.

AI Summary

MeridianLink, Inc. has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on August 12, 2025. This filing indicates a transition to a private company in partnership with Centerbridge. The company's former name was Project Angel Parent, LLC, with a name change effective December 2, 2020.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a significant change in MeridianLink's ownership structure, moving from public to private hands, which can impact its strategic direction and shareholder value.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The transition to a private company involves significant financial and strategic shifts that carry inherent risks for stakeholders.

Key Players & Entities

• MeridianLink, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Centerbridge (company) — Partner in private transition
• Project Angel Parent, LLC (company) — Former company name
• 0001193125-25-178966 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20250812 (date) — Filing Date

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Filing Documents

• d78981ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 19KB
• 0001193125-25-178966.txt ( ) — 20KB

From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 MeridianLink, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 X (Formerly Twitter) Were starting an exciting new chapter as private company with Centerbridge, a proven partner to financial services and technology companies. Together, well accelerate product innovation and enhance customer experiences with the power of AI and data: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250811006732/en/MeridianLink-to-Be-Acquired-by-Centerbridge-Partners-for-%242.0-Billion. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes certain forward-looking statements about, among other things, the proposed acquisition of MeridianLink by Centerbridge (the Transaction), including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the Transaction. These forward-looking statements are based on MeridianLinks current expectations, estimates and projections regarding, among other things, the expected date of closing of the Transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, managements beliefs and certain assumptions made by MeridianLink, all of which are will, may, would, might, considered, potential, estimate, continue, likely, expect, target or similar expressions or the negatives of these words or other comparable terminology that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend upon future circumstances that may or may not occur, such as the consummation of the Transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including the possibility that MeridianLinks stockholders may not approve the Transaction and obtaining any regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction; (ii) the ability of Centerbridge and Merger Sub to obtain the necessary financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letters received in connection with the Transaction; (iii) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; (iv) the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of regulatory approvals or actions, if any, (v) potential litigation relating to the Transaction that could be instituted against Centerbridge and Merger Sub, MeridianLink or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (vi) the risk that disruptions from the Transaction will harm MeridianLinks business, including current plans and operations; (vii) the ability of MeridianLink to retain and hire key personnel; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; (ix) continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; (x) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting MeridianLinks business; (xi) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xii) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the Transaction that could affect MeridianLinks financial performance; (xiii) certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction that may impact MeridianLinks ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xiv) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of war or hostilities, as well as MeridianLinks response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xv) significant transaction costs associated with the Transaction; (xvi) the possibility that the Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or eve

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