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Broadridge Acquires Signal, Accelerating Global Digital Communications Expansion

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Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) has acquired Signal, a UK-based leader in customer communications for financial services. The acquisition strengthens Broadridge's digital communications capabilities and market presence in the UK and Europe.

Signal provides design, technology, and consulting services for omni-channel communications, helping clients transition from legacy print to digital solutions. The company offers an integrated shared service model and managed services, including outsourced print production.

The acquisition aligns with Broadridge's strategy to globalize its digital communications solutions and enhance its ability to serve clients with international operations. While the financial terms were not disclosed, the transaction is not expected to materially impact Broadridge's financial results.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) ha acquisito Signal, azienda inglese leader nelle comunicazioni con i clienti per i servizi finanziari. L’operazione rafforza le capacità di comunicazione digitale di Broadridge e la sua presenza nel Regno Unito e in Europa.

Signal offre servizi di design, tecnologie e consulenza per comunicazioni omnicanale, supportando i clienti nella transizione dalla stampa tradizionale alle soluzioni digitali. La società propone un modello integrato di servizi condivisi e servizi gestiti, inclusa l’esternalizzazione della produzione tipografica.

L’acquisizione è in linea con la strategia di Broadridge di internazionalizzare le proprie soluzioni di comunicazione digitale e migliorare il servizio ai clienti con operazioni internazionali. I dettagli finanziari non sono stati resi noti, ma l’operazione non dovrebbe avere un impatto rilevante sui risultati economici di Broadridge.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) ha adquirido Signal, una compañía británica líder en comunicaciones con clientes para servicios financieros. La adquisición refuerza las capacidades de comunicaciones digitales de Broadridge y su presencia en el Reino Unido y Europa.

Signal ofrece servicios de diseño, tecnología y consultoría para comunicaciones omnicanal, ayudando a los clientes a pasar de la impresión tradicional a soluciones digitales. La empresa proporciona un modelo integrado de servicios compartidos y servicios gestionados, incluida la externalización de la producción impresa.

La operación se alinea con la estrategia de Broadridge de globalizar sus soluciones de comunicación digital y mejorar su capacidad para atender a clientes con actividades internacionales. No se han divulgado los términos financieros, pero se espera que la transacción no afecte de forma material los resultados financieros de Broadridge.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR)가 영국의 금융서비스 고객 커뮤니케이션 선도업체인 Signal을 인수했습니다. 이번 인수로 Broadridge의 디지털 커뮤니케이션 역량과 영국 및 유럽 내 시장 입지가 강화됩니다.

Signal은 옴니채널 커뮤니케이션을 위한 디자인, 기술 및 컨설팅 서비스를 제공하며, 고객이 기존의 인쇄 중심 방식에서 디지털 솔루션으로 전환하도록 지원합니다. 회사는 통합된 공유 서비스 모델과 외주 인쇄 생산을 포함한 관리형 서비스도 제공합니다.

이번 인수는 Broadridge의 디지털 커뮤니케이션 솔루션을 글로벌화하고 국제적으로 사업을 운영하는 고객에 대한 서비스 능력을 향상하려는 전략과 부합합니다. 재무 조건은 공개되지 않았으나, 이 거래가 Broadridge의 재무실적에 중대한 영향을 미칠 것으로 보이지는 않습니다.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) a acquis Signal, une entreprise britannique leader des communications clients pour les services financiers. Cette acquisition renforce les capacités de communication numérique de Broadridge et sa présence au Royaume-Uni et en Europe.

Signal fournit des services de conception, de technologie et de conseil pour des communications omnicanales, aidant les clients à passer des supports imprimés traditionnels aux solutions numériques. La société propose un modèle intégré de services partagés et des services gérés, y compris l’externalisation de la production imprimée.

Cette acquisition s’inscrit dans la stratégie de Broadridge visant à internationaliser ses solutions de communication numérique et à mieux servir les clients aux activités internationales. Les termes financiers n’ont pas été divulgués, mais la transaction ne devrait pas avoir d’impact significatif sur les résultats financiers de Broadridge.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) hat Signal übernommen, einen britischen Marktführer für Kundenkommunikation im Finanzdienstleistungssektor. Die Übernahme stärkt Broadridges digitale Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sowie die Marktpräsenz im Vereinigten Königreich und in Europa.

Signal bietet Design-, Technologie- und Beratungsdienstleistungen für Omnichannel-Kommunikation und unterstützt Kunden beim Übergang von traditionellem Druck zu digitalen Lösungen. Das Unternehmen stellt ein integriertes Shared-Service-Modell sowie Managed Services bereit, einschließlich ausgelagerter Druckproduktion.

Die Akquisition entspricht Broadridges Strategie, digitale Kommunikationslösungen zu internationalisieren und die Betreuung von Kunden mit globaler Tätigkeit zu verbessern. Finanzielle Details wurden nicht bekanntgegeben, und es wird nicht erwartet, dass die Transaktion die Finanzergebnisse von Broadridge wesentlich beeinflusst.

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  • Strategic expansion of digital capabilities in UK and European markets
  • Enhancement of global customer communications and regulatory compliance services
  • Addition of Signal's proprietary technology and digital expertise
  • Strengthening of Broadridge's international service offerings
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  • No material financial impact expected from the acquisition
  • Financial terms of the acquisition not disclosed

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Broadridge strengthens global digital communications with Signal acquisition, expanding European presence while facing minimal financial impact.

Broadridge's acquisition of Signal represents a strategic expansion of its digital communications capabilities beyond North America into the UK and broader European markets. The deal directly addresses the growing regulatory complexities and consumer expectations in financial communications across global markets.

Signal brings three key assets to Broadridge: specialized digital-first communications expertise, established relationships with UK financial institutions, and a flexible service model that combines technology with consulting services. This hybrid approach enables Signal to support both in-house teams and provide fully outsourced solutions—versatility that complements Broadridge's existing offerings.

The acquisition aligns with two significant market trends: the regulatory-driven digitization of financial communications and the increasing demand for personalized customer experiences. Broadridge already processes billions of critical communications annually for financial institutions, and this acquisition strengthens its ability to deliver compliant communications as regulatory requirements evolve across jurisdictions.

From a financial perspective, Broadridge explicitly states the transaction is "not expected to have a material impact" on its financial results. This suggests the acquisition is more strategic than immediately accretive, focused on market expansion rather than short-term revenue growth. The deal appears primarily designed to enhance Broadridge's competitive positioning in Europe by combining its scale and regulatory expertise with Signal's digital capabilities and local market knowledge.

Acquisition expands digital capabilities and market expertise in the UK and Europe, adding to Broadridge's industry leading financial communications solutions

LONDON and NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), today announced that it has acquired Signal, a leader in transforming  customer communications for financial services and social sector firms in the UK.

"This is an important step toward globalizing Broadridge's digital communications solutions to better serve our clients with operations outside North America," said Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge International. "The combination of Signal's digital-first communications and strong relationships with UK financial services firms along with our proven scale and regulatory domain expertise transforms our ability to serve our global clients and extend our footprint in Europe."

Signal provides a full suite of design, technology and consulting services that support omni-channel communications for financial services and other firms. Its proprietary technology and deep digital expertise help clients power their shift from legacy print to drive digitization and enhance client engagement. Signal provides an integrated shared service model to support in-house teams alongside specialist managed services, including fully outsourced print production.

"Growing expectations from both customers and regulators are driving the need to modernise and digitise the customer and investor experience," said Barney Hosey, CEO of Signal. "Broadridge is a trusted and transformative partner to clients who shares our commitment to innovation.  Its focus on providing a more holistic global customer communications experience, while delivering greater value to clients means we are very much aligned. The leadership team and I are delighted to be joining Broadridge and enabling the expansion of its global capabilities to serve customers and investors around the world."

Serving nearly every major financial institution in North America and many globally, Broadridge processes billions of critical communications annually. To meet rising regulated communication and compliance requirements efficiently and securely, Broadridge leverages technology and deep regulatory expertise across global jurisdictions to ensure clients maintain compliance as rules evolve. Broadridge's communications and customer engagement platform delivers personalized, compelling digital and print experiences to attract, onboard, engage, and retain customers across industries including financial services, healthcare, utilities, telecom, and insurance.

The transaction is not expected to have a material impact on Broadridge's financial results.

About Broadridge Financial Solutions
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com

About Signal 
Signal Agency Limited is a UK customer communications specialist trusted by leading enterprises in the banking, insurance and social sectors to accelerate digital transformation.

Combining strategic advisory and consulting with its proprietary technology platform, Signal provides a modern customer-led approach to omnichannel communication management that enables faster, more efficient, and more engaging customer interactions.

For more information about Signal, please visit www.signal.co.uk

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other written or oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Broadridge may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical in nature, and which may be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "assumes," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "we believe," "could be," "on track," and other words of similar meaning, are forward-looking statements. In particular, information about the impact of the acquisition of Signal are forward-looking statements.

These statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These risks and uncertainties include those risk factors described and discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024 (the "2024 Annual Report"), as they may be updated in any future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in the 2025 Annual Report.

There may be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. We can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.

Broadridge disclaims any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, other than as required by law.

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FAQ

What company did Broadridge (NYSE:BR) acquire in August 2025?

Broadridge acquired Signal, a UK-based leader in customer communications for financial services and social sector firms.

How will the Signal acquisition impact Broadridge's financial results?

The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on Broadridge's financial results.

What services does Signal provide to its clients?

Signal provides design, technology, and consulting services for omni-channel communications, helping clients transition from legacy print to digital solutions, along with managed services including outsourced print production.

How does the Signal acquisition benefit Broadridge's global expansion?

The acquisition expands Broadridge's digital capabilities and market expertise in the UK and Europe, enhancing its ability to serve clients with operations outside North America.

What is Signal's business model for supporting clients?

Signal uses an integrated shared service model to support in-house teams alongside specialist managed services, including fully outsourced print production.
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