{"id":1735,"date":"2022-01-19T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdisoftwareprd.wpengine.com\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2022-11-02T14:50:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T14:50:22","slug":"pdi-acquires-universe-group-plc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pditechnologies.com\/news\/pdi-acquires-universe-group-plc\/","title":{"rendered":"PDI Acquires Universe Group plc, Solidifies Focus on Supporting UK Convenience Retailers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PDI continues to invest in vertical stack and regional customer service capabilities while increasing global workforce.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, January 19, 2022<\/strong> (Business Wire<\/a>) \u2013 PDI (pdisoftware.com), a global provider of leading enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, has acquired Universe Group plc, the British financial technology company. The transaction includes the acquisition of Universe Group entities htec and Celtech. htec is widely known throughout the United Kingdom for its comprehensive, real-time technology, as well as its service solutions that support 5,700 retail sites and more than 15 billion transactions each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This latest investment in the UK and Ireland further expands PDI\u2019s international growth, with an emphasis on strengthening the enterprise productivity business since entering the global Point of Sale (POS) market in 2021. In addition to increasing its vertical stack solution offering, PDI will significantly increase its regional presence as Universe Group employees join the global PDI organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt PDI, we\u2019re focused on growing globally to support convenience and petroleum customers worldwide,\u201d said Brad McGuinness, Senior Vice President, POS Solutions at PDI. \u201cThe Universe Group team adds significant breadth and experience to what we can offer in the UK and Ireland, and we look forward to building on this foundation as we increase our capabilities and capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Universe Group, htec, and Celtech, PDI continues supporting retailers throughout the region in driving efficiency into their daily operations. This includes htec POS and back-office products; indoor and outdoor payment terminals and associated applications; fuel control capabilities; payment processing gateways; and hardware warehouse and distribution solutions. In addition, the existing htec team, support center, and repair center will now help in-region PDI customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Universe Group we\u2019ve always focused on bringing real-time solutions, control, and outstanding service across our customer portfolio. We strive to always help by adding value,\u201d said Neil Radley, Chief Executive Officer, Universe Group. \u201cIn joining PDI we will be able to deepen our customer offering and develop our capability more rapidly both the in the UK and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berenson & Company and VSA Capital Limited served as financial advisors to PDI in connection with the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About PDI Technologies, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Datasolutions, Inc. is now PDI Technologies, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 40 years of industry\u00a0leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales\u00a0growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum\u00a0wholesale ecosystem. By \u201cConnecting Convenience\u201d across the globe, we empower businesses to increase\u00a0productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers.\u00a0From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we\u2019re simplifying the\u00a0industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Today, we serve over 200,000 locations worldwide with solutions\u00a0like the Fuel Rewards\u00ae\u00a0program and GasBuddy, two popular brands representing 15 million monthly\u00a0users.\u00a0pditechnologies.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact:<\/strong>
Kelly O\u2019Brien, pr@pditechnologies.com<\/a>
Dimitra Farou, dfarou@pditechnologies.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Information for Universe Shareholders<\/strong>
Universe shareholders seeking to retrieve their funds should contact Link Group.
Link\u2019s Shareholder Helpline: 0371 664 0300
Email: shareholderenquiries@linkgroup.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PDI continues to invest in vertical stack and regional customer service capabilities while increasing global workforce. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, January 19, 2022 (Business Wire) \u2013 PDI (pdisoftware.com), a global provider of leading enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, has acquired Universe Group plc, the British financial technology company. 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