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Press releaseGlobeNewswire· March 13, 2026

Agero Enters into Agreement to Acquire Urgently, for $5.50 in Cash Per Share, Expanding Tech-Driven Roadside Assistance Across Automotive, Fleet, Rental, and Insurance Markets

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Agero Enters into Agreement to Acquire Urgently, for $5.50 in Cash Per Share, Expanding Tech-Driven Roadside Assistance Across Automotive, Fleet, Rental, and Insurance Markets MEDFORD, Mass…
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  • Clients, customers, service providers, and employees should expect steady continuity following the acquisition.

    60% confidence
  • The companies expect to accelerate innovation across their roadside assistance solutions, including enhancements in dispatch optimization, customer experience management, and partner-facing technology.

    60% confidence
  • The companies are uniting the best ideas, technology, and talent from Agero and Urgently to create a stronger platform for the entire roadside assistance ecosystem. The priority is ensuring a seamless experience for partners who rely on their services, with clients continuing to work with the same teams and systems while they thoughtfully evaluate how to combine the best capabilities from both organizations.

    60% confidence
  • The acquisition presents a natural fit as Agero shares Urgently's commitment to continually improving the roadside experience through sophisticated technology and unmatched data scale. Together, the companies will elevate how they serve customers by combining their strengths to accelerate innovation and growth.

    60% confidence
  • Urgently has established a strong presence in the automotive, fleet and rental markets with its tech-forward approach. By enhancing that foundation with Agero's platform, service provider network depth and quality, and unmatched scale, the companies are positioned to redefine what's possible in roadside assistance and deliver even greater value to clients and customers.

    60% confidence
  • Agero expects the acquisition will allow Urgently's machine-learning and advanced analytics capabilities for dispatch operations, case management, and customer experience to scale across a diverse client base while continuing to evolve driver assistance solutions.

    60% confidence

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