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Accel‑KKR discloses 36.57% beneficial stake in Paymentus (PAY)

Paymentus Holdings (PAY): Accel‑KKR affiliates filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G reporting significant beneficial ownership.

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

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Paymentus Holdings (PAY): Accel‑KKR affiliates filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G reporting significant beneficial ownership. Accel‑KKR Holdings GP, LLC and related funds report beneficial ownership of 37,460,713 Class A shares, representing 36.57% of the issuer’s outstanding Class A shares, including Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Class B shares and proxy voting rights.

Key components include Class A shares held directly and Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Class B shares with no expiration date, plus 1,235,860 Class A shares underlying proxy‑voted Class B shares. Individually, Robert Palumbo reports 43,422,704 Class A shares beneficially owned (42.39%), and Thomas C. Barnds reports 43,422,703 (42.39%). Percentages are calculated from 55,578,758 Class A shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, increased by 46,848,170 Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Class B shares owned by the reporting persons.

The filing also notes a Stockholders Agreement among investor parties and a voting proxy over KKR‑AKI’s 1,235,860 Class B shares. The reporting persons disclaim group membership and beneficial ownership beyond the amounts reported.

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FAQ

What did Accel‑KKR disclose about Paymentus (PAY) ownership?

They reported beneficial ownership of 37,460,713 Class A shares, or 36.57%, including shares issuable upon conversion of Class B and proxy‑voted shares.

How were the ownership percentages for PAY calculated?

Percentages use 55,578,758 Class A shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, increased by 46,848,170 Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Class B held by the filers.

What are Robert Palumbo and Thomas C. Barnds’ reported stakes in PAY?

Palumbo reports 43,422,704 Class A shares (42.39%); Barnds reports 43,422,703 (42.39%), including shares issuable upon Class B conversion and proxy shares.

What role do Class B shares play in the PAY ownership figures?

Class B shares are convertible into an equal number of Class A shares with no expiration date and are included in beneficial ownership calculations.

Does the filing claim a group with other investors under the Stockholders Agreement?

The filers note the agreement but expressly disclaim group membership and beneficial ownership beyond the amounts reported.

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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 2,536,524 shares of Class A Common Stock ("Class A Shares"), (ii) 33,688,329 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock ("Class B Shares"), and (iii) 1,235,860 Class A Shares underlying Class B Shares for which the Reporting Person holds a voting proxy ("Proxy Shares"). The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 2,245,886 Class A Shares and (ii) 24,998,253 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 94,546 Class A Shares and (ii) 1,052,363 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 3,168 Class A Shares and (ii) 35,268 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 37,350 Class A Shares and (ii) 415,745 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent 1,363,758 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent 5,061,257 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent 761,685 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent Class A Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 2,536,524 Class A Shares and (ii) 39,650,319 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares, and (iii) 1,235,860 Class A Shares underlying the Proxy Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent (i) 2,536,524 Class A Shares and (ii) 39,650,319 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares, and (iii) 1,235,860 Class A Shares underlying the Proxy Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported securities represent 1,235,860 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B Shares. The reported percentage is calculated based on (i) 55,578,758 Class A Shares outstanding as of October 30, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed November 4, 2025 as increased by (ii) 46,848,170 Class A Shares issuable upon conversion of Class B Shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons (inclusive of the Proxy Shares).


SCHEDULE 13G



Accel-KKR Holdings GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Accel-KKR Capital Partners CV III, LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners III, LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners II Strategic Fund, LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners II, LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Accel-KKR Members Fund, LLC
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
AKKR Strategic Capital LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
AKKR SC GPI HoldCo LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
AKKR Fund II Management Company, LP
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds/Authorized Signatory
Date:11/14/2025
Palumbo, Robert
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds, as Attorney-in-Fact
Name/Title:Robert Palumbo
Date:11/14/2025
Barnds, Thomas
Signature:/s/ Thomas C. Barnds
Name/Title:Thomas C. Barnds
Date:11/14/2025
KKR-AKI Investors L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Leonardo Colello
Name/Title:Leonardo Colello/Manager
Date:11/14/2025

Comments accompanying signature: 24 Power of Attorney for Robert Palumbo, dated May 25, 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the filing by Robert Palumbo on Form 3 for Paymentus Holdings, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 2021) 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2025 by and among Accel-KKR Holdings GP, LLC, Accel-KKR Capital Partners CV III, LP, Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners III, LP, Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners II Strategic Fund, LP, Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners II, LP, Accel-KKR Members Fund, LLC, AKKR Strategic Capital LP, AKKR SC GPI HoldCo LP, AKKR Fund II Management Company, LP, Thomas C. Barnds, and Robert Palumbo.

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