Full Press Release Details
HealthEquity Expands Commuter Offering
adds options beyond monthly transit passes,
capabilities for the new hybrid workplace
DRAPER, Utah, (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) - March 8, 2021 - HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) ("HealthEquity"), the
nation's largest independent health savings account ("HSA") custodian, today jointly announced the acquisition of Luum,
a fast-growing technology platform for employee commute management, compliance and sustainability.
This acquisition strengthens
the HealthEquity commuter offering, delivering a critical toolset HR and facilities professionals need to implement flexible return-to-office
and hybrid-workplace strategies. Combining technology and deep integrations with parking providers and IT integrations
into HR and Payroll systems, employers can now offer safe, affordable commute alternatives and flexible remote-work benefits.
commute platform and connected ecosystem of third-party mobility solutions enable employers to design benefits for every commute,
or no commute at all," said Sohier Hall, CEO of Luum. "Adding Luum's powerful platform to HealthEquity's
existing commuter offering and reach, we expect to help our clients offer their workforce the most flexible, useful, and sustainable
way to get to and from work. The timing of this acquisition could not be more perfect as employers across the country gear up
for a new commuting and work access environment. They require the unified system that puts their benefit policies into practice.
In support of employee experience to real estate asset optimization to workforce equity to corporate sustainability, the Luum
and HealthEquity combination is that solution."
Among the highlights, HealthEquity and Luum will deliver:
Perella Weinberg Partners LP
served as financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to HealthEquity on this transaction.
HealthEquity and its subsidiaries
administers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits for our more than 12 million accounts in partnership
with employers, benefits advisors, and health and retirement plan providers who share our mission to connect health and wealth
and value our culture of remarkable "Purple" service. For more information, visit www.healthequity.com.
is on a mission to empower enterprises to match employees' dynamic work-life with safe, flexible and sustainable mobility
options. As a leader in enterprise commute management, we engage employees, unify mobility options, and bring about meaningful
behavior change. Additionally, we provide safe, trusted and flexible commute options for frontline workers and those preparing
for a return to the workplace. For more information, visit www.luum.com.
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