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AML RightSource Further Expands Global Scale and Tech-Enabled Product Offerings Through Acquisition of Passcon GmbH

NEW CANAAN, CT, March 29, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that AML RightSource (“AMLRS” or “The Company”) has acquired Passcon GmbH (“Passcon”). AMLRS is the leading outsourced provider of Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”), Know Your Customer (“KYC”), and Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) compliance solutions.

Passcon, founded in 2016 and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers managed services, advisory, and technology solutions across the anti-financial crime (“AFC”) spectrum, including KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and investigations. Passcon provides operational and advisory coverage worldwide, with 300 team members and more than 10 offices across EMEA, APAC, and North America.

Corinna Reibchen, Founder and Managing Director of Passcon, stated, “We couldn’t be more excited to be joining forces with AML RightSource to provide a comprehensive suite of compliance solutions on a global scale. Together, we can better support our clients around the world in the fight against financial crime.” As Managing Director of AML RightSource, Corinna will continue focusing on international sales and operations, leveraging over 20 years of experience in financial services and AFC consulting.

“We are thrilled to bring Corinna and the entire Passcon team onboard to further expand our footprint and enhance our international delivery capabilities,” stated Frank Ewing, Chief Executive Officer at AML RightSource, “Following the recent acquisition of Arachnys, this combination will allow us to provide a broader range of cost-effective, tech-enabled services, cementing AML RightSource as the leading provider of financial crimes compliance solutions around the globe.”

Tom Burger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Gridiron Capital, stated, “We are impressed with the global business that Corinna and her team have built and are excited to welcome them to AML RightSource.” Will Hausberg, Managing Director at Gridiron Capital, added, “The acquisition of Passcon is another significant step for The Company as it executes on its strategic plan of expanding internationally, adding adjacent service offerings, and increasing tech-enablement.”

About Gridiron Capital, LLC
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm’s website: www.gridironcapital.com.

About Passcon
Passcon is a one-stop-shop supporting a wide range of AFC needs. From outsourced services for transaction monitoring or review, to advising on program challenges, to custom automation solutions to enhance workflows, Passcon deploys tailored solutions for clients around the world. Visit: www.passcon.de for more information.

About AML RightSource, LLC
AML RightSource is the leading firm focused on fighting financial crime for its clients with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and financial crimes compliance solutions. We provide highly-trained AML/BSA professionals to assist banks and non-bank financial institutions to meet day-to-day compliance tasks. Services include transaction monitoring, alert backlog management, enhanced due diligence reviews, and financial crimes advisory matters. Our highly trained workforce of nearly 1350 analysts and subject matter experts includes the industry’s largest team of full-time professionals. AML RightSource is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, visit http://www.amlrightsource.com.

 

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Press Contacts:

For Gridiron Capital, LLC:
Thomas A. Burger Jr., Co-Founder and Managing Partner
tburger@gridironcapital.com

For AML RightSource
Joe McNamara, Marketing Manager
jmcnamara@amlrightsource.com

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