November 4, 2016

HealthEquity EVP of Sales and Marketing Leaving Company to Pursue New Leadership Opportunity

DRAPER, Utah, Nov. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQY) ("HealthEquity" or the "Company"), today announced that Matthew Sydney has resigned as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Company to pursue a new leadership opportunity outside of HealthEquity. His resignation will be effective November 18, 2016. Steve Neeleman, Vice Chairman and founder of the Company, will provide executive oversight of the sales and marketing team while HealthEquity searches for a permanent replacement.

"Matt has built a wonderful sales and marketing team and contributed to our growth in many ways during his tenure with us," said Jon Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of HealthEquity. "We are grateful for Matt's leadership and his dedication and passion for HealthEquity and wish him well in his new leadership role. We appreciate Steve Neeleman, our Vice Chairman and founder, for expanding his active role in the Company by providing executive oversight to the sales and marketing team during this transition."

About HealthEquity
Founded in 2002, HealthEquity is one of the nation's largest dedicated health savings custodians. The Company's innovative technology platform and tax-advantaged accounts help members build health savings, while controlling health care costs. HealthEquity services more than 2.3 million health savings accounts for 80 health plan partners and employees at more than 33,000 companies across the United States.

Forward-looking statements
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Investor Relations Contact:
Richard Putnam
801-727-1209
rputnam@healthequity.com