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Advised Nuvei in its US$889 million acquisition of SafeCharge

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Client

Nuvei Corporation

On August 1, 2019, Nuvei Corporation, a Montreal-based payment technology firm and leading provider of global payment solutions, completed its acquisition of SafeCharge Intenational Group Limited, for a total of approximately US$889 million, strengthening its global payment technology and reach. SafeCharge’s shares were subsequently delisted from the AIM stock exchange.

Nuvei is one of the leading providers of technology-driven payment solutions to merchants and technology and distribution partners, primarily in the United States and Canada. It is privately held by its founder, Phillip Fayer, certain members of management and investors CDP Investissements Inc., a wholly own subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Quebec, and funds managed by Novacap.

This acquisition is highly strategic and complementary to both businesses, aimed at accelerating the growth of the combined organization. The transaction created a global, leading payment solutions provider with significant scale, able to service clients of any size across the world. Its proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports over 150 currencies and 180 payment types. Montreal, Quebec, becomes the worldwide headquarters for the combined organization.

A Fasken team led by Caitlin Rose including Michel Boislard, Marie-Christine Valois, Carolina Fusco and Nicolas Faucher advised Nuvei Corporation in connection with this acquisition and the equity financing of the transaction.

Team

  • Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5277, crose@fasken.com
  • Michel Boislard, Partner, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7634, mboislard@fasken.com
  • Nicolas Faucher, Partner | Co-Leader, Financial Services | Co-Chair of the Corporate/Commercial Regional Section, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5114, nfaucher@fasken.com
  • Marie-Christine Valois, Partner, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7413, mvalois@fasken.com
  • Alexandra Freedman, Associate, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5253, afreedman@fasken.com
  • Carolina Fusco, Paralegal/Law Clerk, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7431, cfusco@fasken.com
  • Constantinos Ragas, Partner | Co-Leader, Emerging Technology, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5244, cragas@fasken.com