CD&R and GTCR Propose $40 Billion Acquisition of Global Payments
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On October 31, 2026, PYMNTS cited the Financial Times as reporting that investment firms CD&R and GTCR had jointly proposed a bid of approximately $40 billion to acquire payment processor Global Payments. The report noted that the bid remains in the negotiation stage between the parties, and whether the transaction will ultimately be completed has not yet been determined. Currently available public information only indicates that the two firms have proposed a joint acquisition plan; the outcome of the Global Payments transaction remains subject to further developments.
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- PYMNTSCD&R and GTCR launch a $40 billion bid to acquire Global Payments
According to the Financial Times, CD&R and GTCR have joined forces to make an offer of approximately $40 billion to acquire payments processor Global Payments, but the two sides are still in negotiations and the deal may not be completed.
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