Global FinTech giant Broadridge Financial Solutions has acquired Cheltenham-based customer communications specialist Signal as it looks to expand its European presence.
The deal marks a strategic push by the US-headquartered firm to expand its digital communications solutions beyond North America.
Signal, which works with financial services and social sector organisations across the UK, will bring its digital-first capabilities and client relationships into Broadridge’s broader global operations.
“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 offers a mix of design, consulting and technology services, supporting omnichannel customer communications and helping clients to modernise operations.
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Its platform is geared toward shifting organisations away from legacy print-based communications, while also offering fully outsourced printing needs if required.
Meanwhile, Broadridge works with almost all major financial institutions in North America and many around the world, handling billions of regulated communications each year.
Its technology supports personalised digital and print interactions across industries like healthcare, telecoms, utilities and insurance, while helping clients stay compliant in different regions.
The company, whose annual revenue for 2025 was $6.9bn, confirmed that the acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on its financial results.
Barney Hosey, CEO of Signal, added: “Growing expectations from both customers and regulators are driving the need to modernise and digitise the customer and investor experience.
“Broadridge is a trusted and transformative partner to clients which 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.”
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