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EQT Private Equity Completes Acquisition of Billtrust

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BTRS Holdings, known as Billtrust, has finalized its acquisition by EQT X fund, part of EQT, a global investment firm. Announced on September 28, 2022, the acquisition received shareholder approval on December 13, 2022. Shareholders will receive $9.50 per share in cash. Following the acquisition, Billtrust's common stock is no longer traded on NASDAQ. J.P. Morgan Securities served as the financial advisor for Billtrust, while Evercore advised EQT.

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  • Completion of acquisition by EQT could lead to greater operational support and market expansion for Billtrust.
  • Shareholders receive $9.50 per share in cash, providing a solid exit valuation.
Negative
  • Billtrust's common stock is no longer listed on NASDAQ, limiting future trading options for investors.
  • The acquisition may result in integration challenges and potential changes to Billtrust's operational strategy.

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BTRS Holdings Inc. ("Billtrust" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: BTRS), a B2B order-to-cash software leader, today announced the completion of its acquisition by the EQT X fund (“EQT Private Equity”), part of EQT, a leading global investment organization. The transaction was announced on September 28, 2022, and received shareholder approval on December 13, 2022.

Under the terms of the transaction, Billtrust shareholders will receive $9.50 per share in cash. With the completion of the acquisition, Billtrust’s common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq.

Advisors

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Billtrust, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP acted as legal counsel to Billtrust.

Evercore served as financial advisor to EQT, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as legal counsel to EQT.

About BTRS Holdings

Billtrust is a leading provider of cloud-based software and integrated payment processing solutions that simplify and automate B2B commerce. The order-to-cash process is broken and relies on conventional processes that are outdated, inefficient, manual and largely paper based. Billtrust is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the order-to-cash process, providing mission-critical solutions that span credit decisioning and monitoring, online ordering, invoice delivery, payments and remittance capture, invoicing, cash application and collections. For more information, visit Billtrust.com.

About EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 114 billion in assets under management within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership. More info: www.eqtgroup.com. Follow EQT on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Investors

John T. Williams

IR@billtrust.com

Media

Meredith Simpson

PR@billtrust.com

Source: BTRS Holdings Inc.

FAQ

What was the acquisition price for BTRS Holdings shareholders?

BTRS Holdings shareholders will receive $9.50 per share in cash as part of the acquisition.

When did BTRS Holdings finalize its acquisition by EQT?

The acquisition was finalized on December 13, 2022, after receiving shareholder approval.

What impact does the acquisition have on BTRS Holdings' stock listing?

Following the acquisition, BTRS Holdings' common stock has ceased trading and is no longer listed on NASDAQ.

Who acted as financial advisors for the BTRS acquisition?

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was the exclusive financial advisor for BTRS Holdings, while Evercore served as financial advisor to EQT.

What are the anticipated benefits of the acquisition for BTRS Holdings?

The acquisition may provide operational support and opportunities for market expansion for BTRS Holdings.

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