FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced it has successfully completed the sale of its Curbside Management Solutions and Public Safety Solutions businesses to Modaxo, a division of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU). The signing of the transaction was announced on December 28, 2023. The sale has a purchase price of $230 million.
“This divestiture marks another significant step in our efforts to concentrate on our core capabilities and foster growth that benefits both our shareholders and clients,” said Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and CEO. “With the completion of this sale, our focus remains on a smooth transition for our team members and clients as we continue to execute our growth strategy and advance toward our deployable capital goal.”
As outlined during Conduent’s 2023 investor briefing, the company set on a course to rationalize its business portfolio to increase focus on core capabilities, become more nimble, and enhance shareholder and client value.
Conduent will also continue to drive innovation in its Road Usage Charging Solutions and Transit Solutions businesses to enable streamlined, high-volume mobility services. The sale to Modaxo has no impact on these businesses.
Additional details of the transaction are outlined in Conduent’s 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 59,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $100 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.
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