CPI Acquires Verge for Global Expansion in Distressed Behaviour Management
Deal News | Jan 21, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Crisis Prevention Institute
In a strategic move to bolster its global influence in training and managing distressed behavior, CPI has acquired the Norwegian company Verge. CPI, a leader in crisis prevention and de-escalation training, aims to enhance its offerings with Verge's expertise in behavior intervention. Verge has been at the forefront of training in Norway since 1992, empowering professionals in multiple sectors such as education, health care, and security. This acquisition aligns perfectly with CPI's principles of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security, and its commitment to innovation in training methodologies. The collaboration enables CPI to leverage advanced techniques developed by Verge, thereby expanding CPI’s reach and impact on professional communities worldwide. CPI's CEO, Tony Jace, and Verge’s founder, Pål-Erik Ruud, both express enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the shared vision of creating safer, more supportive environments across the globe.
Sectors
- Education and Training
- Healthcare and Social Services
- Security and Public Safety
Geography
- United Kingdom – CPI's headquarters are located in Manchester, UK, indicating a strong geographical presence and influence in Europe.
- Norway – Verge is a Norwegian company, and the acquisition involves expanding CPI's influence in Norway and potentially broader Scandinavian regions.
Industry
- Education and Training – CPI and Verge both operate within the education and training sector, providing crucial training in crisis prevention, de-escalation and behavior intervention across various professional fields.
- Healthcare and Social Services – Both companies offer training solutions that are particularly relevant in healthcare and social services, focusing on managing violence and aggressive behavior, which are key challenges in these industries.
- Security and Public Safety – Verge's and CPI's emphasis on safety and crisis management places them in the security and public safety sector, providing essential skills to professionals to manage and prevent violence and aggression.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) | Acquiring Company | Company | A global leader in de-escalation and crisis prevention training, headquartered in Manchester, UK. |
| Verge | Target Company | Company | A Norwegian company specializing in behavior intervention training since 1992, serving sectors such as education, healthcare, and security. |
| Tony Jace | CEO of CPI | Person | Chief Executive Officer of Crisis Prevention Institute, driving strategic expansion and innovation. |
| Pål-Erik Ruud | Founder of Verge | Person | Founder of Verge, a leader in behavior intervention training, committed to safety and crisis management. |