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Afterpay (AFTPY) Stock News, Aug 2020-Feb 2021

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Afterpay (ASX: APT) has announced a strategic partnership with Stripe to integrate its Buy Now, Pay Later service for Stripe merchants. This collaboration simplifies the payment process, allowing merchants to offer flexible payment options to their customers without the need for traditional loans or fees. Currently available to merchants in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, Soon to be extended to Canada. Squarespace is the first e-commerce platform to implement this integration, enhancing the shopping experience and potentially increasing sales through improved customer engagement.

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Afterpay (ASX: APT) has announced the nationwide rollout of its in-store payment solution across the U.S., enhancing customer convenience ahead of the holiday shopping season. Customers can now use a virtual contactless Afterpay card at popular retailers, allowing them to make purchases in four interest-free payments. This follows successful trials in select locations. Afterpay reports that customers using both online and in-store services spend 15-20% more per transaction and visit stores 66% more frequently, benefiting retailers significantly.

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Afterpay (AFTPY) reported strong FY20 results with underlying sales of A$11.1 billion, up 112% from FY19. Active customers surged by 116% to 9.9 million. Total income increased to A$502.7 million, a 103% rise, yet net transaction losses widened to A$42.8 million. EBITDA surged 73% to A$44.4 million, while the gross loss rate improved to 0.9%. Afterpay has a robust liquidity position with over A$2 billion available for growth, and is expanding into Canada and Europe. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the company continues to benefit from a shift towards e-commerce.

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Afterpay has officially launched its Buy-Now, Pay-Later services in Canada, partnering with top retailers such as American Eagle, Huda Beauty, and Roots. This move allows Canadian consumers to make immediate purchases and pay in four interest-free installments. Afterpay reported a significant growth in sales, processing $11 billion in underlying sales for FY2020, a 112% increase year-on-year. With over 55,000 brands and 10 million customers worldwide, Afterpay aims to enhance e-commerce accessibility in Canada and provide a responsible spending alternative.

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Afterpay (ASX: APT) has announced an acquisition of Pagantis SAU and PMT Technology SLU to enhance its "Buy Now, Pay Later" services in Southern Europe. This market, worth over €150 billion (US$177 billion), presents a strong opportunity for Afterpay, especially among millennials and in the fashion and beauty sectors. The acquisition involves an initial payment of €5 million and potential deferred consideration totaling at least €45 million. Once regulatory approval is secured, Afterpay will operate Pagantis' services under the Clearpay brand.

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Clearpay, leading in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, announced new partnerships with retailers like Gymshark and Mac Cosmetics, enhancing customer payment flexibility ahead of autumn shopping. The bi-annual Clearpay Day sale features promotions from popular brands, starting August 20. Clearpay introduces three new features: visibility into spending limits, payment rescheduling, and early balance payment options. Currently, over one million UK customers use Clearpay at 1,400+ retailers. Afterpay, Clearpay's parent company, serves over 55,400 retailers worldwide.

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