Agero Enters into Agreement to Acquire Urgently

Source: Business Wire release 

Agero, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Urgent.ly, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY) (“Urgently”), a U.S.-based technology focused provider of roadside and mobility assistance with innovative, tailored solutions within the automotive, fleet, and rental markets, for a cash price of $5.50 per share.

The acquisition brings together two companies that share a vision for advancing roadside assistance through modern technology, AI, data insights, and customer-focused innovation. By combining Urgently and Agero’s operational scale, which serve over 150 million vehicles and managing 13 million events annually, the companies are creating a unified solution that will accelerate an enhanced experience for automakers, dealerships, insurance carriers, fleet operators, and the drivers they serve.

Agero expects the acquisition will allow these capabilities to scale across a diverse client base while continuing to evolve driver assistance solutions.

The acquisition reflects a broader evolution within the mobility ecosystem, where advanced analytics, machine learning/AI, and real-time data are playing an increasingly important role in improving roadside service delivery and customer satisfaction. The companies expect to accelerate innovation across their roadside assistance solutions, including enhancements in dispatch optimization, customer experience management, and partner-facing technology.

Following the transaction’s completion, Agero will remain a privately held company.