PDI Technologies Advances Digital Ecosystem with P97 Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 02, 2025 | Portage Invest
PDI Technologies, a leader in convenience retail and petroleum solutions, has announced its acquisition of P97 Networks, a cloud-based mobile commerce and digital marketing platform, enhancing its offerings in the convenience, fuel, and automotive markets. P97 Networks, headquartered in Houston, Texas, provides secure mobile connection platforms for leading fuel brands and innovates in sectors such as fleet management, connected cars, and electric vehicle charging. The acquisition aims to develop an integrated consumer experience and expand payment capabilities across multiple devices. This strategic addition to PDI's portfolio follows its acquisitions of Nuspire and Comdata Merchant Solutions, which expanded its offerings in cybersecurity and POS capabilities. Financial advisors for the transaction included Berenson & Company for PDI and BofA Securities for P97. The integration of P97 Network's technology and team is expected to further PDI’s goal of creating a comprehensive, interconnected ecosystem serving drivers, retailers, OEMs, and more.
Sectors
- Technology
- Retail
- Automotive
Geography
- United States – PDI Technologies is based in Atlanta, GA, and P97 Networks is based in Houston, TX.
Industry
- Technology – P97 Networks is a mobile commerce and digital marketing platform.
- Retail – PDI Technologies serves convenience retail and petroleum wholesale markets.
- Automotive – P97 Network provides solutions for automotive, including connected cars and electric vehicle charging.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the PDI Technologies' acquisition of P97 Networks were not disclosed.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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PDI Technologies | Acquirer | Company | A leader in convenience retail and petroleum solutions aiming to expand digital engagement capabilities. |
P97 Networks, LLC | Target | Company | A mobile commerce and digital marketing platform provider for convenience retail, automotive, and fuel markets. |
Berenson & Company, LLC | Financial Advisor to PDI | Company | Provided financial advisory services to PDI Technologies in the acquisition. |
BofA Securities | Financial Advisor to P97 | Company | Served as the financial advisor to P97 Networks in the transaction. |
Jimmy Frangis | CEO of PDI Technologies | Person | Overseeing the strategic growth and digital expansion of PDI Technologies. |
Donald Frieden | CEO of P97 Networks | Person | Leading the innovative digital engagement developments at P97 Networks. |
Matt Andrews | EVP, Site Solutions at PDI Technologies | Person | Positioned to integrate P97's technologies and expand PDI's digital solutions. |