HireRight Acquires PowerChex Limited

July 30, 2010 – HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has acquired Powerchex Limited, a pre-employment screening firm based in the U.K. “Powerchex’s commitment to service, expertise and innovation is shared by HireRight and the cultures of the two businesses align well in terms of vision, values and strategy,” said Mike Petrullo, HireRight president and CEO. “The Powerchex screening expertise in the UK and within the Financial Services sector will help bolster our offering in Europe. We are pleased to welcome Powerchex to the HireRight team.” Based in London and founded in 2005, Powerchex is one of the fastest-growing pre-employment screening companies in the U.K. With expertise in the financial services industry, the firm offers a full range of information and pre-employment checks designed to help employers make more informed decisions.