Nuvei Acquires SafeCharge International Group Limited for US $889M
August 14, 2019
Montreal-based payments company Nuvei, supported by private equity firm Novacap and institutional investor CDPQ, completed the acquisition of SafeCharge International Group Limited for US $889 million, privatizing the AIM-listed business. The deal combines SafeCharge's payments technology, card acquiring and risk management capabilities with Nuvei's distribution and scale, with Montreal becoming the combined organization's worldwide headquarters.
- Buyers
- Nuvei, Novacap, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
- Targets
- SafeCharge International Group Limited
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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