CARMEL, Ind. – Securian Financial said yesterday its Allied Solutions unit has acquired as 25% stake in Integrity Systems, as part of a management buyout of the Phoenix-based provider of performance and sales enhancement strategies. The new company, Integrity Solutions, will build on the legacy Integrity’s founder Ron Willingham of development programs for sales and service professionals, by offering more comprehensive solutions for increasing sales, improving customer loyalty and retaining talented people. Integrity claims a base of more than 1,500 clients in 80 countries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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