Global Payments to Acquire Worldpay in $24.25 Billion Deal

According to PANews, Global Payments has announced a $24.25 billion acquisition of Worldpay, with 45% of the shares coming from FIS and 55% from private equity firm GTCR. As part of the transaction, FIS will acquire Global Payments' issuing solutions business, valued at $13.5 billion. GTCR will complete the sale with 59% in cash and 41% in stock, and will hold a 15% stake in Global Payments post-merger, continuing to engage in future strategic developments. The deal is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026.