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M&A deal of the month: Nuvei enters definitive agreement to acquire U.S. payments firm Paya, in a $1.3 Bn all-cash deal

M&A deal of the month: Nuvei enters definitive agreement to acquire U.S. payments firm Paya, in a $1.3 Bn all-cash deal

The Canadian technology firm Nuvei has entered definitive agreement to acquire Paya, a U.S. leading provider of integrated payment solutions. This acquisition is expected to create a comprehensive suite of payment solutions and services, adding value to Nuvei's existing offerings to merchants and clients. In particular, it is expected that Nuvei will leverage Paya's existing infrastructure, clients, and technology to grow its capabilities in the integrated payment software as well as the B2B payments markets.

by Charlotte Piron | Feb 06, 2023
3 mins read
Navigating the looming recession: top priorities for payments & fintech leaders

Navigating the looming recession: top priorities for payments & fintech leaders

With mindsets pivoting to managing short-term profitability, Martin Koderisch (Principal, London) argues that payment and fintech leaders must, in parallel, plan for an accelerated exit from the recession which, given stronger corporate balances sheets and record levels of deployable capital, could be shorter and shallower than expected.

by Martin Koderisch | Nov 19, 2022
3 mins read
M&A of the month: EQT Private Equity to acquire BillTrust for $1.7B

M&A of the month: EQT Private Equity to acquire BillTrust for $1.7B

In this month’s M&A update, Euan Jones (Business Analyst, London) looked at the near-final $1.7bn acquisition of BillTrust. In contrast to 2022’s downturn in payment company valuations and investing activity, the BillTrust deal is another example that meaningful and notable acquisitions are still happening. 

by Euan Jones | Jan 11, 2022
5 mins read
M&A of the month: Rêv Worldwide acquisition of Netspend

M&A of the month: Rêv Worldwide acquisition of Netspend

So much for a quiet summer. Whilst many of us enjoyed some relaxing time on the beaches during the hot months, it appears that the M&A department of Global Payments put in some extra hours at their desks.

by Volker Schloenvoigt | Sep 01, 2022
5 mins read
M&A of the month: German SME Business Bank Penta acquired by Qonto for an undisclosed amount

M&A of the month: German SME Business Bank Penta acquired by Qonto for an undisclosed amount

When given the volume and simple nature of most B2C payments, you might think that the total value of these payments exceeds that of the more “behind the scenes” B2B payments.

by Euan Jones | Jul 01, 2022
4 mins read
M&A of the month: Fleetcor acquires UK-based cross-border payments provider Global Reach

M&A of the month: Fleetcor acquires UK-based cross-border payments provider Global Reach

Cross-border payments are financial transactions where the payer and the recipient are based in separate countries.

by Volker Schloenvoigt | Jun 27, 2022
3 mins read
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