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Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other Transactions Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other Transactions
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.
Acquisitions of Businesses
Acquisition of StoneCastle
On December 17, 2025, the Company acquired StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC, INDX Processing, LLC and StoneCastle Trust Co. (collectively, “StoneCastle”), a provider of deposit funding solutions, for $416 million, net of $4 million of acquired cash. StoneCastle is included within the Financial segment and provides its network of depository institutions easy access to stable, cost efficient deposit funding.
The preliminary allocation of purchase price resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets of approximately $165 million, primarily acquired software and technology with an estimated useful life of 7 years, approximately $247 million of goodwill and approximately $8 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 expected to be deductible for tax purposes, is primarily attributed to the anticipated value created by enabling the Company to offer technology-enabled deposit funding solutions to both its financial institution customers and merchant acquiring enterprise clients.
Acquisition of CCV
On March 18, 2025, the Company acquired CCV Group B.V. (“CCV”), a Netherlands-based supplier of POS payment solutions, for $219 million, net of $34 million of acquired cash. CCV is included within the Merchant segment and expands the Company’s network of payment solutions.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company identified and recorded measurement period adjustments to the preliminary CCV purchase price allocation, including refinements to valuations of acquired intangible assets, which were the result of additional analysis performed and information identified based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. These measurement period adjustments resulted in a decrease to identifiable intangible assets of $15 million, an increase in goodwill of $14 million, and an increase in other net assets of $1 million. Such measurement period adjustments did not have a material
impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. The allocation of the purchase price was finalized in the first quarter of 2026 and resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets, including customer relationships, of $103 million with a useful life of 8 years, acquired software and technology of $2 million with a useful life of 1 year and an acquired trademark of $4 million with a useful life of 2 years; $120 million of goodwill; and $24 million of other net assets, including acquired cash. 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.
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 segment and expands the Company’s embedded finance capabilities.
The allocation of the purchase price was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2025 and resulted in the recognition of identifiable intangible assets, including acquired software and technology of $22 million with a useful life of 7 years and customer relationships of $14 million with a useful life of 14 years; $56 million of goodwill; and $49 million of other net assets, including acquired cash. 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.
Other Acquisitions
On October 1, 2025, the Company acquired a portion of The Toronto-Dominion Bank’s merchant processing business in Canada (“TD Merchant Canada”). TD Merchant Canada is included within the Merchant segment and expands the footprint of the Company’s Clover platform. 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. 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 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 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.
The Company acquired these businesses for an aggregate purchase price, including deferred payments, of $127 million, including earn-out provisions estimated at a fair value of $35 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 $31 million with a weighted average useful life of 7 years and customer relationships of $18 million with a weighted average useful life of 6 years; $73 million of goodwill; and $5 million of other net assets. The purchase price allocations for Money Money and Pinch Payments were finalized in the third quarter of 2025, for SCG in the fourth quarter of 2025, and for CardFree and TD Merchant Canada in the first quarter of 2026. Measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. Goodwill for these acquisitions is primarily attributed to the anticipated value created by expanding the reach of the Company’s Clover POS and business management platform and further enabling the Company’s payment solutions, financial service capabilities and advisory services for financial institutions. For tax purposes, goodwill related to the SCG and TD Merchant Canada acquisitions is deductible; however, goodwill related to the Money Money, Pinch Payments and CardFree acquisitions is not deductible.
Disposition of Business and Other Transactions
In May 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its student loan servicing business, which is reported within the Financial segment. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. As of June 30, 2026, the Company determined that this pending divestiture met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the student loan servicing business are classified as assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale within the consolidated balance sheet. The major classes of assets and liabilities
held for sale as of June 30, 2026 include trade accounts receivable, capitalized software, contract costs, allocated goodwill, and contract liabilities, which are presented in aggregate within the consolidated balance sheet.
In August 2026, the Company formed a joint venture, MoneyPass Group, of which it will maintain a 49% ownership interest, encompassing its MoneyPass Network, ATM Managed Services and Cash Intelligence businesses, which are reported within the Financial 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. 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 each of these subsidiaries, which continue to be consolidated and reported within the Merchant segment.