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Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR) generates a steady flow of news related to payments technology, capital markets activity, acquisitions, and major commercial partnerships. The company describes itself as a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, powering billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. Its news coverage reflects both operational developments and strategic initiatives that shape its role in global commerce.
Visitors to this page can review updates on Shift4’s financial performance, including quarterly results released via shareholder letters and earnings press releases that are furnished on Form 8-K. These announcements are often accompanied by conference calls and webcasts where management discusses operating trends and responds to investor questions.
Shift4’s news also highlights its role in sports, entertainment, and hospitality. Recent releases have detailed partnerships with professional sports teams and venue operators, such as agreements to power food and beverage concessions payments at Canadian Tire Centre for the Ottawa Senators and at Paycor Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals. A multi-year partnership with Liberty Sports Group and Front Row Hospitality shows how Shift4’s SkyTab Venue technology and payments platform support integrated point-of-sale, guest experience, merchandising, retail, and e-commerce operations across live experience properties.
In addition, Shift4 issues news on financing and corporate actions, including tack-on offerings of 5.500% senior notes due 2033, amendments to credit agreements, and the issuance and dividend declarations for its 6.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. Announcements about acquisitions and contemplated transactions, such as the completed acquisition of Global Blue Group Holding AG and exclusive negotiations to acquire Bambora North America, provide insight into the company’s expansion strategy.
For investors and observers, this news feed offers a centralized view of Shift4’s latest disclosures on partnerships, technology offerings, capital structure, and strategic transactions related to the FOUR stock.
Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR) has extended its all-cash tender offer to acquire Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE: GB) through its subsidiary GT Holding 1 GmbH. The tender offer has already achieved a significant milestone with approximately 231,574,334 shares (96.42% of outstanding shares) validly tendered, surpassing the required 90% threshold.
The acquisition, initially announced on February 16, 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The tender offer deadline has been extended to May 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time). Global Blue's board has unanimously recommended shareholders to tender their shares. The transaction is expected to close by the third quarter of 2025.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results release for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, before market open. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30am ET on the same day, accessible via toll-free dial-in and webcast through their investor relations website.
Additionally, the company announced upcoming investor conference participations: A fireside chat at the 2025 Barclays FinTech Conference on May 20, 2025, at 9:45AM ET in New York, and attendance at the 2025 D.A. Davidson Tech Conference on June 10, 2025, in Nashville, where management will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings.
Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR) has expanded its partnership with Great Wolf Resorts to become their global payments provider across all 22 U.S. Great Wolf Lodge resort locations. The collaboration leverages Shift4's end-to-end payment ecosystem to deliver comprehensive commerce technologies.
Great Wolf Resorts will consolidate their payment processing and business intelligence systems into a unified experience for staff and guests. The partnership supports Great Wolf's international expansion plans by enabling global payment acceptance and providing a consistent payment experience.
The solution caters to Great Wolf's unique business model, which combines traditional hotel services with amusement and water park offerings. Bret McLeod, CFO of Great Wolf Resorts, emphasized that Shift4's platform enhances guest experience by providing flexible payment options throughout their facilities.
Lunchbox, a leader in enterprise restaurant technology, has announced two major developments: the appointment of James Walker as CEO and a strategic investment from Shift4. Walker, bringing 30+ years of executive experience from brands like Subway, Nathan's Famous, and Cinnabon, will partner with Nabeel Alamgir, who transitions to Executive Chairman.
The company has shown remarkable growth with a 340% increase in average deal size since 2022 and a 300% growth in product adoption, with clients now using an average of 4 products compared to 1 in 2022. Notable enterprise clients include Paris Baguette, Pei Wei, Friendly's, and Papa John's.
Through this strategic partnership, Shift4 will prioritize Lunchbox as the enterprise solution for its SkyTab POS system. The funding will support product development, enhance enterprise capabilities, and advance the company's AI and automation initiatives.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) and the Portland Trail Blazers have announced a strategic partnership to enhance fan experience through integrated payments technology. The collaboration will commence this spring, with full technology integration planned for the 2025-26 NBA season at Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The partnership will implement Shift4's payment solutions across both venues, powering point-of-sale concessions transactions, including frictionless grab-and-go stands. This integration aims to provide faster and more secure purchasing experiences, allowing fans to spend more time enjoying events rather than waiting in lines.
The implementation represents Shift4's continued expansion in major sports venues, adding to their existing presence across all major professional sports leagues, colleges, and entertainment venues.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in March 2025.
The company's President Taylor Lauber and CFO Nancy Disman will attend:
- The 2025 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on March 3, 2025, featuring a fireside chat at 4:50PM ET
- The 2025 Wolfe Research FinTech Forum in New York on March 12, 2025, with a fireside chat scheduled for 1:30PM ET
Both events will include opportunities for one-on-one and small group meetings with management. The fireside chat sessions will be webcasted live and accessible through the News & Events section of Shift4's Investor Relations website.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced a partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, which operates 19 premier mountain destinations. Shift4 will handle all payments across Alterra's properties, including hotels, restaurants, lift tickets, and online Ikon Pass sales.
Alterra Mountain Company is renowned for its mountain destinations, offering premier outdoor experiences across North America. With this partnership, Shift4 aims to enhance the guest experience by providing a seamless, secure, and efficient payment infrastructure for lodging, dining, ticketing, and online purchases.
Gui Karyo, Chief Technology Officer of Alterra, emphasized that enhancing the guest experience is central to their mission, and Shift4's solutions will help deliver a frictionless experience. Michael Isaacman, Chief Commercial Officer of Shift4, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting that their technology simplifies and secures the entire commerce experience, from purchasing lift tickets to paying for hotel rooms and meals.
Shift4's solutions are trusted by leading resorts, sports venues, and entertainment destinations worldwide, transforming guest interactions with payments.
Shift4 has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Global Blue for $7.50 per common share, representing a 15% premium to Global Blue's closing share price as of February 14, 2025. The transaction, expected to close by Q3 2025, will create a global leader in commerce and shopping technologies with presence in over 50 countries.
The combined entity will serve several hundred thousand retail and hospitality locations. Global Blue's preliminary Q3 FY24/25 results show strong performance with a 20% YoY revenue increase to €131m and 31% YoY Adjusted EBITDA growth to €52m. Last Twelve Months figures indicate a 20% YoY revenue increase to €486m and 38% YoY Adjusted EBITDA growth to €188m.
The acquisition has received unanimous approval from both companies' boards of directors and will be financed through cash on hand and a 364-day $1,795 million bridge loan facility.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Global Blue (NYSE: GB) for $7.50 per common share in cash, representing a 15% premium and a ~$2.5 billion enterprise value. Global Blue serves over 400,000 premium retail and hospitality locations with tax-refund and currency conversion technology across Europe, Asia, and South America.
The acquisition will enhance Shift4's unified commerce capabilities by integrating Global Blue's merchant solutions into their global payments platform. Key shareholders Ant International and Tencent will explore strategic partnerships with Shift4 and remain shareholders, facilitating the distribution of Alipay+ and Weixin Pay throughout the Shift4 ecosystem.
The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close by Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and a minimum 90% tender of Global Blue's shares. Shift4 plans to finance the acquisition through cash on hand and a $1,795 million bridge loan facility.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced its fourth quarter 2024 financial results. The company has made the results available through its Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter, which can be accessed on their Investor Relations website.
The company has scheduled an earnings conference call for February 18th, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. ET, where management will discuss the results. The call will be accessible via toll-free and toll dial-in numbers, and will also be webcast live through Shift4's website. Following the earnings call, the company will host an Investor Day event, which will also be webcast.
Both the earnings call and Investor Day presentation will be simulcast via X Spaces (formerly Twitter), accessible by following @Shift4.
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