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Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push
The combined company is expected to generate about $3 billion in annual revenue and process more than $500 billion in annual payment volume, the companies said.
On Monday, Nuvei Corp. announced it will purchase Nasdaq-listed Payoneer Global Inc. for about $2.75 billion in cash, marking the company's first major acquisition since going private in 2024.
Nuvei CEO Phil Fayer stated the acquisition combines complementary capabilities to offer a more complete platform at scale, as payment firms consolidate to capture growth in cross-border and business transactions.
The combined entity expects around $3 billion in annual revenue and more than $500 billion in annual payment volume, with Nuvei paying $7.40 per share, a 44 per cent premium to the June 8 closing price.
This transaction positions Nuvei for growth in AI-driven commerce and stablecoin transactions, providing access to major marketplace clients including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Airbnb operating in more than 150 markets.
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2027 subject to regulatory clearances and shareholder approval at Payoneer, with financing supported by BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, Barclays, UBS, and Wells Fargo.