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Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
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Acquisitions of Businesses
Acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Purchase price was allocated to the respective identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisitions. The results of operations for the following acquired businesses are included in the consolidated results of the Company from the respective dates of acquisition. Pro forma information for these acquired businesses is not provided because they did not have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
Acquisition of Payfare
On March 2, 2025, the Company acquired Payfare, Inc. (“Payfare”), a Canada-based provider of program management solutions powering instant access to earnings and banking solutions for workforces, for a purchase price of $95 million, net of $46 million of acquired cash. Payfare is included within the Financial Solutions (“Financial”) segment and expands the Company’s embedded finance capabilities.
The preliminary allocation of purchase price resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets, including acquired software and technology, of approximately $37 million with an estimated useful life of 7 years, $55 million of goodwill and $49 million of other net assets, including acquired cash. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and is subject to further adjustment, pending additional refinement and final completion of valuations. Goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, is primarily attributed to the anticipated value created by further enhancing the Company’s finance solutions in embedded banking, payments and lending for large enterprises and financial institutions.
Acquisition of CCV
On March 18, 2025, the Company acquired CCV Group B.V. (“CCV”), a Netherlands-based supplier of point-of sale (“POS”) payment solutions, for $226 million, net of $27 million of acquired cash. CCV is included within the Merchant Solutions (“Merchant”) segment and expands the Company’s network of payment solutions.
The preliminary allocation of purchase price resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets, including customer relationships, of approximately $96 million with an estimated useful life of 5 years, $123 million of goodwill and $34 million of other net assets, including acquired cash. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and is subject to further adjustment, pending additional refinement and final completion of valuations. Goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, is primarily attributed to the anticipated value created by enabling the Company’s ability to accelerate the deployment of its Clover® POS and business management platform, providing enhanced capabilities and innovation to an expansive combined merchant and partner base across Europe.
Other Acquisitions
On April 4, 2025, the Company acquired Pinch Payments NZ Limited (together with Zootive Pty Ltd, “Pinch Payments”), an Australia-based payment facilitator. Pinch Payments is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s flexible payment services for its partners and clients, and presence within the Asia-Pacific region. On June 4, 2025, the Company acquired Money Money Serviços Financeiros S.A. (“Money Money”), a Brazil-based provider of risk analysis and credit decisioning solutions. Money Money is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s payment and financial service capabilities, enabling access to working capital and other payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. On September 4, 2025, the Company acquired CardFree Inc. (“CardFree”), an all-in-one platform delivering integrated order, payment and loyalty solutions for merchants. CardFree is included within the Merchant segment and further expands the capabilities of the Company’s Clover® platform across the hospitality, restaurant and lodging industries. On September 25, 2025, the Company acquired the Smith Consulting Group, LLC business (“SCG”), an operational consulting service utilized by community banks and credit unions across the U.S. SCG is included within the Financial segment and supports the Company’s ability to provide consultative engagement to enhance community banks’ and credit unions’ strategic investments.
The Company acquired these businesses for an aggregate purchase price, including deferred payments, of $76 million, including earn-out provisions estimated at a fair value of $27 million (see Note 8). The allocation of purchase price for these acquisitions resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets, including software and technology, of approximately $31 million with an estimated weighted average useful life of 7 years, $53 million of goodwill and $8 million of other net liabilities. The purchase price allocations for Pinch Payments and Money Money were finalized in the third quarter of 2025, and the measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The purchase price allocations for CardFree and SCG are preliminary and are subject to further adjustment, pending additional refinement and final completion of valuations. Goodwill for these acquisitions is primarily attributed to the anticipated value created by expanding the reach of the Company’s payment solutions and financial service capabilities, as well as enhancing the capabilities of Clover® and the expansion of advisory services for financial institutions. For tax purposes, goodwill related to the SCG acquisition is deductible; however, goodwill is not deductible in relation to the respective Pinch Payments, Money Money or CardFree acquisitions.
On September 26, 2025, the Company entered into definitive agreements to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC, INDX Processing, LLC and StoneCastle Trust Co. (collectively, “StoneCastle”). StoneCastle enables its network of depository institutions to easily access stable, cost-efficient deposit funding. StoneCastle will be included within the Financial segment and enables the Company to become a technology-enabled source of institutional deposits, helping financial institutions strengthen their balance sheets. This transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. On October 1, 2025, the Company acquired a portion of The Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (“TD Bank”) merchant processing business in Canada. This business will be included within the Merchant segment and expands the footprint of the Company’s Clover® platform. The Company expects to acquire these businesses for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $460 million.
Other Transactions
On April 17, 2025, the Company acquired the remaining 19% ownership interest in ICICI Merchant Services Private Limited, an India-based merchant acceptance business, for $22 million. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this subsidiary, which continues to be consolidated and reported within the Merchant segment. On September 5, 2025, the Company acquired the remaining 49.9% ownership interest, including cash held of $195 million, in AIB Merchant Services (“AIBMS”), an Ireland-based payments solution provider, for $420 million. The Company previously held a majority controlling financial interest in this subsidiary, which continues to be consolidated and reported within the Merchant segment.