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Simpson Thacher is representing TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) in connection with committed financing of its proposed acquisition of Callcredit Information Group, Ltd. (“Callcredit”) from private equity firm GTCR. TransUnion has agreed to acquire Callcredit for £1 billion, which was approximately $1.4 billion as of April 20, 2018. The transaction is expected to close late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2018 pending regulatory approval.

Like TransUnion, Callcredit provides data, analytics and technology solutions to help businesses and consumers make informed decisions. Callcredit is the second largest and fastest growing consumer credit bureau in the U.K. and specializes in credit referencing, fraud and analytics, and database marketing solutions. 

The Simpson Thacher team includes Jennifer Hobbs and Lauren Sullivan (Credit); and Richard Fenyes, Matthew Levy and Remy Denner (Capital Markets).