The sale of technologies and advanced payment solutions of the industry marks an important step in the strategic transformation of GTCR in partnership with the CEO of Leaders Strategment ™ Charles Drucker
CHICAGO,, April 17, 2025 / Prnewswire / – GTCR, a main investment capital company, announced today the signing of a final agreement to sell Worldpay (the “company”), a world leader in the acquisition of merchants and the treatment of payments, with world payments (NYSE: GPN) for 24.25 billion dollars As part of a transaction with three transformers.
In July 2023GTCR has signed a final agreement to acquire a majority participation of 55% in Worldpay of FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a world leader in financial services technology. Fis has kept the remaining 45% within the framework of the transaction. Under the terms of the sales agreement, Global Payments will acquire Worldpay from GTCR and Fa for 24.25 billion dollars in cash and shares, while FIS will acquire the activity of world payments solutions, to a business value of $ 13.5 billion. As part of the Worldpay transaction, GTCR will receive 59% in cash and 41% counterpart of shares and will continue to support the combined activity thanks to successful integration and future growth. At the end, GTCR will hold shares representing 15% of the actions in the circulation of world payments.
GTCR has teamed up with the CEO of veteran of the industry Charles Drucker to acquire majority participation in Worldpay of Fis in July 2023 Behind a thesis of the growth of reintegration, affecting a transparent transition of FIS and investing in innovative products and modern technologies. Mr. Drucker brought together a world -class management team and has executed a strategic vision focused on technological investments, operational improvements and targeted acquisitions. Under the leadership of Mr. Drucker, Worldpay has expanded its global processing capacities, launched innovative payment solutions and improved its fraud prevention offerings. These initiatives have supported new customers, accelerated organic growth and strengthened the position of Worldpay as a leader in the World Payment Ecosystem.
“Our collaboration with Charles and the Worldpay team highlights the essence of a partnership of the leaders ™ strategy – combining visionary leadership with a transformational value creation plan while managing the complexities of a rescue size,” said Collin RocheCO-PDG of the GTCR and CEO. “We are proud of the transformation that we have accomplished with Charles and the team, restoring Worldpay as an independent innovative business, focused on customer and growing on growth, and we are delighted to remain closely involved in long -term strategic partners for Worldpay and combined world payments.”
“This stage marks a huge collective effort from the entire Worldpay team, and we are enthusiastic about the future with world payments,” said Charles DruckerCEO of Worldpay. “Progress in the past two years has been made possible thanks to the invaluable partnership with GTCR. Their deep expertise in the area in payments, experience in the execution of sculptures and the unshakable support for management growth initiatives is world class, and I look forward And to strengthen our electronic offer.
“We would like to thank Charles and the management team of Worldpay, as well as our FIS partners for the collective efforts that led to this successful transaction,” added Aaron CohenManaging Director and Manager of Financial and Technology Services at GTCR. “Our partnership with CameronStephanie, and their respective teams played a decisive role in navigating in complex considerations in this three agreement. We are convinced that the combination of world payments and worldpay will be well placed to provide innovative solutions to its customers and stimulate the value of all stakeholders. We are involved in the long -term success of the combined company. “”
“Worldpay is the last of a long history of successful investments for Payments for GTCR,” said KJ McConnell, Managing Director of GTCR. “Our leaders’ strategy approach works well in this dynamic global industry, fast growing, because in -depth expertise and exceptional leadership are critical differentiators – Worldpay is a perfect example. We are delighted to continue investing in space and relying on our experience and our executive relationships.”
Well Fargo acted as a Worldpay financial advisor. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as a GTCR financial advisor. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided a legal advisor and Paul Hastings LLP provided a regulatory legal advisor.
The sale of Worldpay should close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and usual closing conditions. The sale of worldpay and the sale of the activity of the solutions issuing world payments are transferred to each other and will close at the same time.
About GTCR
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading capital -investment company that was the pioneer of Strategy ™ leaders – find and associate with management leaders in the basic fields to identify, acquire and build cutting -edge companies thanks to organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR focuses on investment in transformative growth in companies in the sectors of commercial and financial services, financial services, health care and technology, media and telecommunications. Since its creation, GTCR has invested more than 30 billion dollars in more than 280 companies, and the company currently manages more than $ 45 billion in equity. GTCR is based at Chicago with offices in new York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.gtcr.com. Follow us Liendin.
About Worldpay
Worldpay is a primary payment technology and solutions company with unique power capacities omni-commerce Around the world. Worldpay Treatment solutions allow companies of all sizes to take, make and manage payments in person and online from anywhere in the world. Annually, Worldpay Processes more than 55 billion transactions in 174 countries and 138 currencies. For more information, please visit worldpay.com,, Liendin,, Xand / or Facebook.
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