Global Payments to Acquire Worldpay for $24.25 Billion
Deal News | Apr 17, 2025 | Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Global Payments Inc., a leading provider of payment technology and software solutions, has announced its agreement to acquire Worldpay from FIS and GTCR affiliates for $24.25 billion. This acquisition bolsters Global Payments' extensive portfolio in the payment technology space. As part of a strategic realignment and to balance the acquisition, Global Payments has also decided to divest its Issuer Solutions business to FIS for $13.5 billion. This dual approach allows the company to optimize its core operations and enhance its market offerings. The legal advisory for these substantial financial maneuvers was provided by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
Sectors
- Payment Technology
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
Geography
- United States – Global Payments Inc. is based in the U.S., and this geographical focus is significant as it influences market dynamics in North America.
Industry
- Payment Technology – This industry is relevant as Global Payments and Worldpay are leading companies in payment technology solutions.
- Financial Technology (FinTech) – This sector relates to the innovative technology driving financial services and transactions, which is central to the activities of both Global Payments and Worldpay.
Financials
- $24.25 billion – Total valuation of Global Payments' acquisition of Worldpay.
- $13.5 billion – Total valuation of Global Payments' divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business to FIS.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Payments Inc. | Acquirer | Company | A leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions. |
| Worldpay | Target Company | Company | A company being acquired from FIS and affiliates of GTCR. |
| FIS | Seller and Buyer | Company | Owner of Worldpay and buyer of the Issuer Solutions business from Global Payments. |
| GTCR | Seller | Company | Affiliates involved in the sale of Worldpay along with FIS. |
| Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Legal Advisor | Company | Law firm providing legal advisory services for the transaction. |