Shift4 to Acquire Givex in All-Cash Transaction Valued at C$200 Million
August 26, 2024
Givex has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement under which Shift4 will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Givex in an all-cash deal. Under the terms, Givex shareholders will receive C$1.50 per share, implying an equity value of approximately C$200 million, with the transaction expected to close in November 2024 subject to customary conditions and approvals.
- Buyers
- Shift4 Payments, Inc.
- Targets
- Givex Corp.
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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