Finastra Owner Weighs Sale or Merger as Valuation Could Reach US$12 Billion
What's happening
Vista Equity Partners has launched an early-stage review of strategic options for Finastra that could include a sale, selling a stake, a merger, or acquisitions, with Morgan Stanley advising, Reuters sources say. Finastra, created by Vista in 2017 from Misys and D+H, is a London-based financial software provider offering payments, lending and trade finance solutions; its valuation in discussions could reach about US$12 billion. Separately, Finastra announced a partnership with Komgo to address fragmented trade systems and manual, data-intensive processes for banks and corporates, highlighting its activity in trade finance.
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Private equity owners often test the market when asset values rise or strategic consolidation opportunities appear, and Reuters reports plus partnership news have pushed this topic into the spotlight now.
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Selling Finastra now would be a mistake if Vista wants to maximize value, here's why a merger or carve-out makes more sense than a straight sale at a US$12 billion price tag.
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- Finastra’s Private Equity Owner Mulls Sale of Financial Software Provider
Financial software provider Finastra could reportedly soon be up for sale by its private equity firm owner. Vista Equity Partners is exploring options for U.K.-based Finastra that could include a sale, Reuters reported Tuesday (Sept. 15), citing four sources familiar with the matter. Other options could include Vista selling a stake or Finastra merging with or purchasing another player in […
PYMNTSSep 15 - Vista Equity explores strategic options for Finastra - Reuters
Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners has called in investment bankers as it explores a possible sale of financial technology provider Finastra, according to Reuters.
FinextraSep 15 - Finastra Owner Weighs Sale or Merger as Valuation Could Reach US$12 Billion
Finastra could be sold or merged with another company as its owner Vista Equity Partners reviews its options. Morgan Stanley is advising on the early-stage review, Reuters reported, citing four people with knowledge of the discussions. Vista created Finastra in 2017 by combining Misys and Canada’s D+H. The London-based company supplies payments, lending and other [...] The post Finastra Owner Weig
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