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»»» SIA “DATU SERVISS” becomes part of the Dun & Bradstreet family - Oct 08, 2020

8.10.2020 Ratos AB* reached an agreement with Dun & Bradstreet to acquire Bisnode AB. This will make us part of a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics with a mutual history of a successful partnership for nearly two decades.
Please refer to Dun & Bradstreet’s pressrelease or Ratos AB’s pressrelease for further information.

SIA DATU SERVISS has been partner of Dun & Bradstreet in Latvia since 1994. Bisnode AB was the sole owner of SIA DATU SERVISS, therefore all answers to questions from Bisnode AB clients apply to SIA DATU SERVISS clients in Latvia as well.

1.      Q: How will this acquisition impact me as a client?
         A: For now, it’s pretty much business as usual for our clients: All contracts will remain the same and you will keep your Bisnode AB point of contact.

2.      Q: What are the key benefits of the deal for me?
         A: It’s is very much business as usual and Bisnode AB will continue to operate in the same way.
             Dun & Bradstreet and Bisnode AB are leading companies in the field of data & analytics. The opportunities extend across the areas of data, analytics, technologies, products and employees.               We are convinced that we can already offer new opportunities in the short to medium term to accelerate growth and minimize business risks.

3.   Q: Will my current contract remain in place with Bisnode AB as part of the transaction?
      A:  All contracts will remain in place.

4.   Q: Who will be my point of contact?
      A: You can expect your point of contact to remain the same. Your Bisnode AB relationship managers will continue to interact with you using the same channels and processes as are currently in               place.

5.   Q: Will the products and service we receive from Bisnode AB change as a result of the Dun & Bradstreet acquisition?
      A: For now, it’s very much business as usual and Bisnode AB will continue to operate in the same way.

6.      Q: What can I expect post closure of the transaction?
         A: Our ambition is to present our customers with the best of two worlds in order to help you build a more competitive edge; Dun & Bradstreet and Bisnode AB are leading companies in the field               of data & analytics. The opportunities extend across the areas of data, analytics, technologies, products and employees.

7.      Q: Who should I contact with additional questions?
         A: Please contact your Bisnode AB point of contact if you have any further questions.


Dun & Bradstreet in short

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*) Ratos AB is a Swedish company that owns 70% of the shares of Bisnode AB. 



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