Acquisitions

Acquisitions
Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
March 10, 2022

Layer 1 blockchain Elrond Network was granted approval to acquire Romanian payments firm Twispay for undisclosed terms, a tie-up that brings an electronic money (eMoney) license from Romania’s central bank, according to a press release on Thursday (March 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Payments Infrastructure Firm PPRO Buys Alpha Fintech
March 08, 2022

Digital payments infrastructure firm PPRO acquired payments technology platform Alpha Fintech for undisclosed terms, according to a Tuesday (March 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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NCR Buys Intellectual Property to Advance Open Banking
March 08, 2022

NCR Corporation, a global enterprise technology provider, has purchased FinTech intellectual property for open banking from Canada-based Spoke Technologies, NCR announced Tuesday (March 8). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Google Plans $5.4B Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
March 08, 2022

Alphabet’s Google has a $5.4 billion deal in place for the acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a move intended to complement Google Cloud’s security strengths and better protect customers.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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GoodRX Pays $150M for Health Platform vitaCare
March 07, 2022

Digital healthcare platform GoodRx is set to acquire vitaCare Prescription Services from TherapeuticsMD for $150 million, the company announced Monday (March 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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UK Health Club Chain Virgin Active Snaps Up Nutrition Firm, Secures Funding
March 04, 2022

U.K. health chain Virgin Active is expanding operations with £88.4 million (roughly $117 million) in funding, the acquisition of a nutrition firm and a new CEO who will oversee the larger enterprise.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Microsoft Finalizes $16B Nuance Purchase
March 04, 2022

Microsoft has finalized its $16 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology firm Nuance Communications, the software giant said Friday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Petco Buys Veterinary Services for its Stores
March 04, 2022

California-based pet health and wellness company Petco has agreed to purchase a 50% stake in Thrive Pet Healthcare, a veterinary firm that serves more than 1.3 million pet families annually, Petco announced Friday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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German Shoe Giant Snipes Growing US Footprint
March 04, 2022

German footwear and streetwear retailer Snipes’ U.S. expansion plans continued this week when it acquired Expressions, a sneaker company based in New England. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...