Summary
Corpay, Inc. (formerly FleetCor Technologies, Inc.) announced significant expansion into the Brazilian market through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The company acquired VB Servicos, Comercio e Administracao LTDA ("VB"), a provider of transportation and food cards, and entered into an agreement to acquire DB Trans S.A. ("DB"), focused on payment solutions for independent truckers. These moves, totaling over $300 million, are financed by existing cash and credit facilities, signaling a strong commitment to international growth. Additionally, Corpay signed a long-term fuel card marketing agreement with Good Card, a major Brazilian fuel card network operator, enabling them to issue fuel cards within Good Card's extensive merchant network.
Key Highlights
- 1Corpay, Inc. (formerly FleetCor Technologies, Inc.) is expanding its presence in Brazil.
- 2Acquired VB Servicos, Comercio e Administracao LTDA, a Brazilian provider of transportation and food cards.
- 3Entered into an agreement to acquire DB Trans S.A., a Brazilian provider of payment solutions for independent truckers.
- 4Total expected investment in Brazilian transactions is over $300 million, financed by cash and credit facilities.
- 5Signed a long-term fuel card marketing agreement with Good Card, a leading Brazilian fuel card network.
- 6The company is actively pursuing other potential acquisitions globally, with discussions for deals totaling approximately $400 million.
- 7The acquisition of DB Trans S.A. is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013, subject to customary conditions.