InfoLink Screening Services Joins Kroll's Background Screening Division
NEW YORK, March 6, 2006 -- Kroll Inc. (www.kroll.com), the global risk
consulting company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of
InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. (www.infolinkscreening.com), a leading,
privately-held background screening company headquartered in Chatsworth,
Calif., a Los Angeles suburb. InfoLink will operate as the West Coast hub
office for Kroll’s Background Screening division, which is headquartered in
Nashville, Tenn. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
"Today, demand for employee background screening services continues to rise due
to new legislation and concerns about workplace security," said Simon Freakley,
chief executive officer of Kroll Inc. "The acquisition of InfoLink reflects
Kroll’s strategy of acquiring successful, best-of-breed companies that provide
a competitive advantage and secure Kroll’s leadership in key markets."
InfoLink, which employs a staff of 114 at its Chatsworth facility, was founded
in 1994 by Barry and Leslie Nadell. Its president, Barry Nadell, is a
recognized leader in the employee screening industry. One of the top background
screening companies in California, InfoLink provides employee background checks
and related services such as drug testing, Form I-9 employment eligibility
verifications, and pre-employment physical examinations. Its clients consist of
a diverse mix of West Coast-based companies, including those in the
hospitality, retail, health care, and employment sectors.
"The addition of InfoLink greatly enhances our West Coast client base and sales
channels. It is an outstanding company with expert management and first-rate
staff who share Kroll’s commitment to quality customer service," said A.
Michael Rosen, president of Kroll’s Background Screening division. "We are
delighted that the members of the management team will continue in their
current roles and lead InfoLink’s integration with Kroll."
"This union with Kroll is an exciting opportunity for our customers and
employees alike," said InfoLink’s Barry Nadell. "Clients will be able to
benefit from Kroll’s broad range of complementary risk mitigation services,
while continuing to receive the same competitive pricing and level of customer
support that has distinguished our business. InfoLink employees can look
forward to the many benefits and opportunities presented by being part of a
much larger, global organization."
About Kroll:
Kroll Inc., the world's leading risk consulting company, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), the global
professional services firm. Headquartered in New York, Kroll provides a wide
range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology
services through offices in more than 65 cities in over 25 countries. Kroll’s
Background Screening division is comprised of Kroll Background America, Inc.,
based in Nashville, Tenn., and other Kroll subsidiaries in Canada, the United
Kingdom, Poland, India and South Africa. In the United States, the Background
Screening division provides employee and vendor background investigations and
identity theft services. It serves a wide range of corporate, government and
non-profit clientele, most notably those in financial services and highly
regulated industries such as health care and transportation. For more
information, visit www.kroll.com.
About InfoLink Screening Services:
InfoLink Screening Services is a leading provider of employment background
checks, drug testing, physical exams and Form I-9 eSolutions. Thousands of
companies nationwide rely on InfoLink before they finalize their hiring
decisions. InfoLink's exceptional service, fast turnaround, legal compliance
and accuracy enable companies to Hire with Confidence®. For more information,
visit www.infolinkscreening.com
or call 800-990-HIRE (4473).
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