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Worldpay Becomes Independent Company as GTCR Sale Closes
Worldpay Becomes Independent Company as GTCR Sale Closes
February 01, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Payments technology firm Worldpay has begun life as an independent business. The company announced Thursday (Feb. 1) that former owner FIS had finalized the sale of Worldpay to private equity firm GTCR,...

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Past Might be Prologue for Worldline and for Merchant Acquirer Acquisitions
Past Might be Prologue for Worldline and for Merchant Acquirer Acquisitions
November 27, 2023  |  Acquisitions

As 2023 wraps up and a new year dawns, acquirers are targets for acquirers. Europe has proven to be fertile ground for deal-making (though other...

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CE 100 Index Sheds 1.1% as Affirm, Sezzle Losses Offset FIS Sizzle 
CE 100 Index Sheds 1.1% as Affirm, Sezzle Losses Offset FIS Sizzle 
July 10, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 1.1% in a shortened holiday week, with payments-focused names declining.   Only two segments gained ground through the four trading sessions...

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Report: GTCR’s Worldpay Acquisition Is Largest Buyout Financing Since Twitter
Report: GTCR’s Worldpay Acquisition Is Largest Buyout Financing Since Twitter
July 07, 2023  |  Acquisitions

GTCR’s acquisition of Worldpay is reportedly set to be the largest buyout financing since last year’s Twitter deal. Banks are preparing $9.4 billion of debt, including loans...

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FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion
FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion
July 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

FIS is selling its majority stake in Worldpay to private equity group GTCR for $18.5 billion. The payments company announced the sale Thursday (July 6), days after reports that GTCR and Advent...

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Report: GTCR Close to Buying Majority Stake in Worldpay
Report: GTCR Close to Buying Majority Stake in Worldpay
July 04, 2023  |  Acquisitions

GTCR is reportedly in advanced discussions to purchase a majority of FIS’ merchant business. The offer by the Chicago-based private equity group would value the payments...

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FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal
FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal
July 02, 2023  |  Acquisitions

FIS is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in Worldpay to private equity groups. The deal, as reported Friday (June 30) by the Financial Times (FT), would worth...

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GTCR Picks Up Sage US Payments Unit
GTCR Picks Up Sage US Payments Unit
June 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Sage confirmed only weeks ago that it was selling its U.S. payments business, and now it looks as though it’s found a buyer. Private equity...

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