MeridianLink's 15min chart shows KDJ Death Cross and Bearish Marubozu signals.

MeridianLink's 15-minute chart has exhibited a KDJ Death Cross and a bearish Marubozu pattern at 08/20/2025 12:00. This suggests that the momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside and may continue to decrease, with sellers dominating the market and bearish momentum likely to persist.

Centerbridge Partners has secured nearly $1.4 billion in private debt to support its $2 billion acquisition of financial software firm MeridianLink Inc. [1]. The financing, provided by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), Blackstone, Ares Management, Blue Owl Capital, and Antares Capital, includes a $960 million term loan, a $250 million delayed-draw term loan, and a $150 million revolving credit facility, with a margin of 475 basis points over the benchmark and a maturity of seven years [2].

MeridianLink provides digital solutions to financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. The acquisition, announced in July, will see MeridianLink become a private entity. The transaction underscores the growing role of private credit in large-cap buyouts, as competition with traditional bank lenders intensifies in a subdued M&A landscape [2].

Recent weeks have seen a pickup in private equity-backed financings, with Thoma Bravo turning to private credit for a $3 billion debt deal to refinance Flexera Software and Blackstone and GSAM leading a nearly $1 billion deal for Advent International’s purchase of Israeli software provider Sapiens International Corp. [2].

MeridianLink's stock has exhibited bearish indicators on its 15-minute chart, with a KDJ Death Cross and a Bearish Marubozu appearing on August 20, 2025, at 12:00. These technical signals suggest a shift in momentum towards the downside and a potential further decrease in stock price [3]. Despite strong earnings in Q2 2025, the stock has declined by about 23.1% since the beginning of the year, indicating investor concern about the company's future prospects [3].

The acquisition price reflects a premium of around 26% over the closing price of MeridianLink shares on August 8, 2025. The transaction offers shareholder liquidity but raises questions about operational continuity and valuation [4].

MeridianLink reported Q2 2025 revenue of $84.6 million, an 8% YoY increase, driven by a 12% YoY rise in lending software solutions revenue. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $38.4 million and strong cash flow from operations, despite a net loss of $3.0 million. The acquisition is seen as a pivotal step in maximizing shareholder value and advancing strategic goals [4].

Investors should closely monitor MeridianLink's upcoming earnings release and the progress of the Centerbridge acquisition to gauge the company's financial health and future prospects [3].

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-14/centerbridge-taps-1-4-billion-of-private-debt-for-meridianlink
[2] https://pe-insights.com/goldman-blackstone-and-ares-lead-1-4bn-financing-for-centerbridges-meridianlink-deal/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/meridianlink-15-min-chart-triggers-kdj-death-cross-bearish-marubozu-signals-2508/
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/meridianlink-q2-2025-earnings-acquisition-centerbridge-partners-2508/