Meridianlink Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a provider of software platforms for financial institutions, has been included in the prestigious 2025 IDC FinTech Rankings, which recognizes top global technology providers in the financial services industry. The rankings, now in their 23rd year, evaluate companies based on their prior-year revenues from financial services and fintech sectors.

According to IDC, global IT spending across financial services is projected to reach $775 billion by 2028. The company's recognition reflects its sustained growth and commitment to digital transformation through initiatives like its Digital Progression Model, which helps financial institutions assess and improve their digital capabilities.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) and Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) have expanded their strategic partnership, building upon their successful 15-year relationship serving over 500 banks and credit unions. Under the expanded agreement, Jack Henry will resell the complete suite of MeridianLink One platform solutions, including MeridianLink Mortgage and MeridianLink Consumer.

The collaboration aims to enhance digital lending and account opening experiences by providing integrated solutions across consumer and mortgage lending. The MeridianLink One platform offers comprehensive banking software solutions, including deposit account opening, loan origination, credit reporting, data verification, analytics, and collections services.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a provider of software platforms for financial institutions, has announced its acquisition by Centerbridge Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.0 billion. Under the agreement, shareholders will receive $20.00 per share, representing a 26% premium over the closing price as of August 8, 2025.

The transaction, unanimously approved by MeridianLink's Board of Directors and supported by holders of approximately 55% of shares, is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Upon completion, MeridianLink will become a private company while maintaining its headquarters in Irvine, California. The company will focus on accelerating product innovation, leveraging AI and data capabilities, and enhancing customer experiences under Centerbridge's ownership.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a leading financial software platform provider, reported strong Q2 2025 results with total revenue reaching $84.6 million, up 8% year-over-year. The company's lending software solutions revenue grew 12% to $68.7 million.

In a significant development, MeridianLink announced its acquisition by Centerbridge Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion, or $20.00 per share. The company also reported strong cash flow metrics, with operating cash flow of $19.2 million (23% of revenue) and free cash flow of $17.1 million (20% of revenue).

The company is undergoing a leadership transition, with Larry Katz set to assume the CEO role in October 2025, replacing current CEO Nicolaas Vlok. Due to the pending acquisition, MeridianLink has cancelled its earnings call and suspended its 2025 financial guidance.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a provider of software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Monday, August 11, 2025.

The company will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) following the release of results. Investors can access the call via toll-free numbers from North America or International lines, with a replay available until August 18, 2025. A webcast will be accessible through the company's investor relations website.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK), a provider of financial institution software platforms, has appointed Denise Cox as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Cox brings over 20 years of experience leading customer-facing functions at major tech companies including Olo, Omnicell, Cisco, and NetApp.

In her role, Cox will oversee MeridianLink's services, support, and customer success teams. She previously served as CCO at Olo, where she enhanced customer onboarding and drove product adoption. Cox holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Pace University and will be based in Apex, North Carolina.

FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced the integration of its FICO® Score Mortgage Simulator with MeridianLink Mortgage Credit Link (MCL). MeridianLink becomes the first mortgage technology platform to offer this simulation tool, which enables mortgage professionals to analyze how changes in credit report data could impact borrowers' FICO® Scores.

The simulator, exclusively built using FICO® Score algorithms, supports simulations across multiple credit bureaus and classic FICO® Scores (2, 4, and 5) used in mortgage lending. The integration enhances MCL's cloud-based platform by providing lenders with data-driven insights to help borrowers access better loan options and interest rates.

REPAY (NASDAQ: RPAY) has enhanced its integration with MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) to modernize financial institution payment solutions. The upgrade enables credit unions and banks using MeridianLink® Opening to offer new members expanded account funding options including debit card, ACH, and digital wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay). This enhancement builds upon REPAY's existing integration with MeridianLink® Collect, which streamlines loan collection operations. The integrated platform provides real-time payment tracking and posting, improving accounting processes and member relationships. The partnership aims to meet growing consumer demand for digital payment options while helping financial institutions enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

MeridianLink (NYSE: MLNK) reported strong Q1 2025 results with total revenue of $81.5M, up 5% year-over-year, driven by lending software solutions revenue of $67.1M (+10% YoY). The company demonstrated robust cash flow performance with operating cash flow of $42.4M (52% of revenue) and free cash flow of $40.6M (50% of revenue). In a significant leadership change, President Larry Katz will succeed Nicolaas Vlok as CEO effective October 1, 2025. The company maintained its 2025 guidance, expecting revenue between $326.0M-$334.0M and adjusted EBITDA of $131.5M-$137.5M. Despite positive revenue growth, the company reported a net loss of $(4.7M) in Q1. MeridianLink also welcomed Troy Coggiola as Chief Strategy Officer and highlighted successful implementation of its MeridianLink® Mortgage platform at Solarity Credit Union.