08:27 AM EDT, 08/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- MeridianLink ( MLNK ) said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners for about $2.0 billion.

Under the terms of the deal, MeridianLink ( MLNK ) shareholders will receive $20.00 per share in cash for each share of common stock they own.

After the transaction closes, which is expected to occur this year, MeridianLink ( MLNK ) said it will become a private company.

Shares were up more than 24% in recent premarket activity Monday.