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Expands Service and Client Base with Purchase of eDiscovery Managed Services Leader
Epiq Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, announced today the completion of its acquisition of privately-held, Kansas City-based Iris Data Services, the market leading provider of managed services for eDiscovery.
The Iris acquisition significantly accelerates Epiq’s strategic plan to offer managed services solutions to its global clientele, while bringing Epiq’s expansive eDiscovery resources, including document review, to a new set of clients.
“This acquisition cements our position in the highest tier of global eDiscovery service providers,” said Tom W. Olofson, chairman and CEO of Epiq Systems. “We are excited to welcome the Iris team to Epiq and we look forward to growing this exceptional business by delivering the outstanding service to which our respective client bases are accustomed.”
With the close of the transaction, Iris will operate as a division of Epiq’s global eDiscovery business. Iris President and co-founder Major Baisden joins Epiq as managing director of the Iris division and will continue leading its operations.
“This acquisition marks a new chapter for Iris and we are very pleased with the hard work and dedication of both the Epiq and Iris associates to close this deal,” Mr. Baisden said. “Through continued innovation, best-in-class service and a commitment to listen to our clients’ needs, we expect to continue delivering market-leading, cost-effective solutions for the legal market.”
As part of financing the acquisition, Epiq increased by $75 million the size of its senior secured term loan to approximately $370 million. The maturity of the term loan remains August 2020 and all other material provisions under the credit agreement remain unchanged.
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