In reviewFinancial Services26 October 2025

GLOBAL PAYMENTS to acquire WORLDPAY

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GLOBAL PAYMENTS acquires WORLDPAY

Deal facts

Buyer
GLOBAL PAYMENTS
Target
WORLDPAY
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
26 October 2025
Status
In review
Sector
Financial Services
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

GLOBAL PAYMENTS has agreed to acquire WORLDPAY in a strategic acquisition within the financial services sector. The transaction was announced on 26 October 2025. The deal structure involves one company purchasing the other, though the specific consideration type and total deal value were not disclosed at the time of the announcement. Both parties operate within the NaceV2Sector_L_64 and NaceV2Sector_L_66.19 classifications, indicating a focus on financial intermediation and auxiliary financial activities.

The acquisition aims to combine the operational capabilities of both entities, although no specific strategic rationale or price fairness analysis is available in the current data. The target country of origin for WORLDPAY has not been reported in the provided records. As the transaction remains in the review phase, the completion date is currently unconfirmed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval before it can proceed to finalisation.

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