Summary
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (now Corpay, Inc.) announced on March 14, 2016, a significant strategic acquisition of Serviços e Tecnologia de Pagamentos S.A. (STP), a Brazilian payment processing company. This acquisition marks a substantial expansion into the Latin American market, significantly increasing FleetCor's geographic footprint and diversification. The transaction price, initially set at R$4.086 billion and estimated to be approximately R$4.2 billion (around US$1.05 billion) at closing, represents a material investment for FleetCor. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to enhance the company's payment solutions offerings and market position within Brazil, a key growth region.
Key Highlights
- 1FleetCor Technologies, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Serviços e Tecnologia de Pagamentos S.A. (STP).
- 2The acquisition represents a significant expansion into the Brazilian market.
- 3The transaction price is approximately R$4.086 billion, with an anticipated closing price of R$4.2 billion (approximately US$1.05 billion).
- 4STP is a payment processing company acquired from a group of shareholders including major concessionaires and fuel retailers.
- 5The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
- 6FleetCor hosted a conference call on March 15, 2016, to discuss the details of the acquisition.
- 7The company filed the acquisition agreement and a related press release as exhibits to the 8-K.