GTCR has officially completed the sale of Worldpay to Global Payments. The deal amounted to $24.25 billion, with the transaction executed partly in cash and partly through the transfer of shares.
This is reported by Finway
One of the Largest Deals in Private Equity
Agreements for the acquisition were reached back in April 2025. This deal is one of the most significant strategic operations in the history of private investments. Following the completion of the transaction, the GTCR fund retains about 15% of the equity in Global Payments, allowing it to participate in the further development of the combined company.
Tripartite Structure of the Deal and FIS Involvement
The deal has a complex structure, which also involves Fidelity National Information Services (FIS). Alongside the sale of Worldpay, FIS agreed to purchase the Issuer Solutions division from Global Payments. It is worth noting that GTCR acquired a controlling stake in Worldpay in July 2023, buying the company from FIS in partnership with Worldpay CEO Charles Drucker.
“Our partnership with CEO Charles Drucker and the Worldpay team over the past two years demonstrates the effectiveness of the Leaders Strategy and our expertise in executing complex deals,” said GTCR Co-CEO and Managing Director Collin Roche.
Worldpay CEO Charles Drucker noted that this deal is a landmark event for the company, as it opens a new phase of development within Global Payments with a focus on innovation and technology.
During its time under GTCR’s control, Worldpay actively developed its technological solutions, implemented innovations in its products, and improved operational efficiency after separating from FIS. In this deal, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley served as financial advisors to Worldpay, while legal support was provided by Kirkland & Ellis.