MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a firm focused on the evolution of digital P2P payments, and Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a private equity firm based in Chicago, have entered a definitive agreement under which funds affiliated with MDP will “acquire all outstanding shares of MoneyGram for $11.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion.”
The purchase price “represents a meaningful premium of approximately 50% to MoneyGram’s unaffected closing stock price on December 14, 2021, the last trading day prior to media speculation regarding a possible transaction.”
Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO, stated:
“We are excited to enter into this transaction with MDP, which will deliver immediate and compelling value to shareholders and enable us to accelerate the advancement of our digital growth strategy.”
Holmes added:
“This transaction is the culmination of a thorough process by the MoneyGram Board to enhance shareholder value while positioning our business for continued growth and expansion. MoneyGram has undergone a rapid transformation over the last several years to expand our digital capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our customers. By partnering with MDP and becoming a private company, we will have greater opportunities to innovate and transform MoneyGram to lead the industry in cross-border payment technology and deliver a more expansive set of digital offerings, while leveraging our global platform for new customers and use cases. This transaction provides exciting opportunities for our dedicated MoneyGram team and partners, and I’m incredibly excited about the path ahead.”
Vahe Dombalagian, a MD on MDP’s Financial and Transaction Services team, remarked:
“MoneyGram is a leader in cross-border payments with one of the strongest brands and reputations in the industry, and we are excited to partner with Alex and his leadership team as they continue to lead MoneyGram’s digital growth strategy.”
Dumbalagian added:
“We are looking forward to applying our substantial experience growing digital businesses and deep payments knowledge to help MoneyGram further strengthen its market-leading cross-border capabilities and enhance its digital platform. Alex and his team have transformed MoneyGram over the past few years, and we are excited to help them execute the important work ahead to continue evolving and growing MoneyGram’s business.”
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