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Firstsource Expands UK Footprint with £22 Million Pastdue Credit Solutions Acquisition


Updated: July 18, 2025 18:02

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Firstsource Solutions Ltd has announced that its UK subsidiary, Firstsource Solutions UK Ltd, will acquire Pastdue Credit Solutions Ltd (PDC) for £22 million, marking a strategic push into the UK’s debt recovery market.
 
Key highlights:
The deal includes upfront cash and performancelinked earnouts, subject to regulatory approvals from the FCA and under the 
 
National Security and Investment Act 2021.
  • PDC, founded in 2005, specializes in whitelabel, early arrears, and debt recovery services across utilities, telecom, and public sectors.
  • In its latest financial year (Nov 2023–Oct 2024), PDC posted £16.9 million in revenue and £3.4 million in operating profit.
Strategic rationale:
  • The acquisition strengthens Firstsource’s financial services portfolio and expands its presence in the £1.9 billion UK collections market.
  • PDC will become a stepdown subsidiary, integrating Firstsource’s AIdriven capabilities with PDC’s local expertise.
Sources: Business Upturn, The Guardian, CB Insights, Companies House UK

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