New York, NY, February 18 – Diligent, the leading governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, today announced its acquisition of Spark Compliance, a leading global consultancy specializing in ethics and compliance program design, risk assessments, innovative training, regulatory compliance reviews, and culture transformation initiatives. This strategic acquisition unites two industry leaders to provide unmatched solutions for compliance professionals worldwide.

Spark Compliance is a trusted partner to multinational organizations, helping them align compliance programs with global regulatory standards. The firm’s services include strategy consulting, enterprise risk assessments, compliance program design, and expertise in anti-bribery, data privacy, and sustainability governance.

“We are thrilled to be adding the talent and expertise of Spark Compliance to Diligent,” said Amanda Carty, General Manager, Compliance, of Diligent. “Spark Compliance’s unparalleled advisory services and deep roots in the compliance community make this a natural partnership. Together, we are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive solutions that empower clients to navigate today’s regulatory landscape with clarity and agility.”

The acquisition underscores Diligent’s commitment to empowering organizations to address increasingly complex regulatory challenges. Diligent and Spark Compliance will offer a seamless, integrated experience for organizations seeking to begin or elevate their compliance programs. Compliance officers will gain access to advanced advisory services coupled with cutting-edge technology, helping them mitigate risks, foster ethical leadership, and ensure long-term success.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Diligent, a renowned leader in modern risk and governance solutions that shares our commitment to driving compliance innovation,” said Kristy Grant-Hart, CEO of Spark Compliance. “This partnership allows us to leverage Diligent’s global resources and technology to amplify our impact and deliver even greater value to our clients.”

District Capital Partners served as the financial advisor, and Goodwin Procter LLP served as the legal advisor to Diligent. Dream Business Brokers served as the business advisor, and Stradling served as the legal advisor to Spark Compliance.

To gain deeper insights into how your organization can enhance compliance efficiency, join the Maximizing Compliance with Diligent webinar series on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Register here.

About Diligent

Diligent is the leading governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. Learn more at diligent.com.

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About Spark Compliance

Spark Compliance provides multinational organizations with pragmatic, proportionate, and pro-business compliance and ethics solutions. It is the leading purveyor of compliance risk assessments and program evaluations. Additionally, Spark Compliance provides expert anti-bribery, data privacy, trade sanctions, anti-modern slavery, and sustainability advice, as well as award-winning innovative training products. Learn more at sparkcompliance.com.