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Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payments and commerce technology for businesses across in-store, online, mobile and venue-based channels. Company news commonly covers quarterly financial results, payment-processing partnerships, sports and entertainment venue deployments, restaurant technology integrations, and updates to products such as SkyTab and platforms such as The Giving Block.
Recurring developments also include leadership changes, international commercial organization updates, preferred-stock dividends, and customer wins in restaurants, hospitality, stadiums, nonprofits and other verticals. Shift4 describes its platform as handling transaction processing, merchant acquiring, omni-channel gateway capabilities, eCommerce tools and reporting services for businesses in the United States and internationally.
Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR) has expanded its partnership with Great Wolf Resorts to become their global payments provider across all 22 U.S. Great Wolf Lodge resort locations. The collaboration leverages Shift4's end-to-end payment ecosystem to deliver comprehensive commerce technologies.
Great Wolf Resorts will consolidate their payment processing and business intelligence systems into a unified experience for staff and guests. The partnership supports Great Wolf's international expansion plans by enabling global payment acceptance and providing a consistent payment experience.
The solution caters to Great Wolf's unique business model, which combines traditional hotel services with amusement and water park offerings. Bret McLeod, CFO of Great Wolf Resorts, emphasized that Shift4's platform enhances guest experience by providing flexible payment options throughout their facilities.
Lunchbox, a leader in enterprise restaurant technology, has announced two major developments: the appointment of James Walker as CEO and a strategic investment from Shift4. Walker, bringing 30+ years of executive experience from brands like Subway, Nathan's Famous, and Cinnabon, will partner with Nabeel Alamgir, who transitions to Executive Chairman.
The company has shown remarkable growth with a 340% increase in average deal size since 2022 and a 300% growth in product adoption, with clients now using an average of 4 products compared to 1 in 2022. Notable enterprise clients include Paris Baguette, Pei Wei, Friendly's, and Papa John's.
Through this strategic partnership, Shift4 will prioritize Lunchbox as the enterprise solution for its SkyTab POS system. The funding will support product development, enhance enterprise capabilities, and advance the company's AI and automation initiatives.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) and the Portland Trail Blazers have announced a strategic partnership to enhance fan experience through integrated payments technology. The collaboration will commence this spring, with full technology integration planned for the 2025-26 NBA season at Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The partnership will implement Shift4's payment solutions across both venues, powering point-of-sale concessions transactions, including frictionless grab-and-go stands. This integration aims to provide faster and more secure purchasing experiences, allowing fans to spend more time enjoying events rather than waiting in lines.
The implementation represents Shift4's continued expansion in major sports venues, adding to their existing presence across all major professional sports leagues, colleges, and entertainment venues.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in March 2025.
The company's President Taylor Lauber and CFO Nancy Disman will attend:
- The 2025 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on March 3, 2025, featuring a fireside chat at 4:50PM ET
- The 2025 Wolfe Research FinTech Forum in New York on March 12, 2025, with a fireside chat scheduled for 1:30PM ET
Both events will include opportunities for one-on-one and small group meetings with management. The fireside chat sessions will be webcasted live and accessible through the News & Events section of Shift4's Investor Relations website.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced a partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, which operates 19 premier mountain destinations. Shift4 will handle all payments across Alterra's properties, including hotels, restaurants, lift tickets, and online Ikon Pass sales.
Alterra Mountain Company is renowned for its mountain destinations, offering premier outdoor experiences across North America. With this partnership, Shift4 aims to enhance the guest experience by providing a seamless, secure, and efficient payment infrastructure for lodging, dining, ticketing, and online purchases.
Gui Karyo, Chief Technology Officer of Alterra, emphasized that enhancing the guest experience is central to their mission, and Shift4's solutions will help deliver a frictionless experience. Michael Isaacman, Chief Commercial Officer of Shift4, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting that their technology simplifies and secures the entire commerce experience, from purchasing lift tickets to paying for hotel rooms and meals.
Shift4's solutions are trusted by leading resorts, sports venues, and entertainment destinations worldwide, transforming guest interactions with payments.
Shift4 has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Global Blue for $7.50 per common share, representing a 15% premium to Global Blue's closing share price as of February 14, 2025. The transaction, expected to close by Q3 2025, will create a global leader in commerce and shopping technologies with presence in over 50 countries.
The combined entity will serve several hundred thousand retail and hospitality locations. Global Blue's preliminary Q3 FY24/25 results show strong performance with a 20% YoY revenue increase to €131m and 31% YoY Adjusted EBITDA growth to €52m. Last Twelve Months figures indicate a 20% YoY revenue increase to €486m and 38% YoY Adjusted EBITDA growth to €188m.
The acquisition has received unanimous approval from both companies' boards of directors and will be financed through cash on hand and a 364-day $1,795 million bridge loan facility.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Global Blue (NYSE: GB) for $7.50 per common share in cash, representing a 15% premium and a ~$2.5 billion enterprise value. Global Blue serves over 400,000 premium retail and hospitality locations with tax-refund and currency conversion technology across Europe, Asia, and South America.
The acquisition will enhance Shift4's unified commerce capabilities by integrating Global Blue's merchant solutions into their global payments platform. Key shareholders Ant International and Tencent will explore strategic partnerships with Shift4 and remain shareholders, facilitating the distribution of Alipay+ and Weixin Pay throughout the Shift4 ecosystem.
The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close by Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and a minimum 90% tender of Global Blue's shares. Shift4 plans to finance the acquisition through cash on hand and a $1,795 million bridge loan facility.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced its fourth quarter 2024 financial results. The company has made the results available through its Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter, which can be accessed on their Investor Relations website.
The company has scheduled an earnings conference call for February 18th, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. ET, where management will discuss the results. The call will be accessible via toll-free and toll dial-in numbers, and will also be webcast live through Shift4's website. Following the earnings call, the company will host an Investor Day event, which will also be webcast.
Both the earnings call and Investor Day presentation will be simulcast via X Spaces (formerly Twitter), accessible by following @Shift4.
The Giving Block, a leading crypto fundraising platform, released its 2025 Annual Report on Crypto Philanthropy, revealing unprecedented growth in cryptocurrency donations. The report highlights that over $1 billion in cryptocurrency was donated to nonprofits in 2024, marking the highest year on record for crypto philanthropy.
Key findings show that nonprofit crypto acceptance has reached all-time highs, with more organizations leveraging digital assets for fundraising. Bitcoin regained its position as the leading cryptocurrency for donations, accounting for 64% of all known crypto donations in 2024, after falling behind Ethereum and USDC in 2023. The report also notes the emergence of AI-driven investors in the crypto philanthropy space.
The platform forecasts continued growth in 2025, driven by a strengthening crypto market, supportive political landscape, and increased adoption of crypto-based giving.
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) has announced its upcoming 2025 Investor Day and Q4 2024 earnings release, both scheduled for February 18, 2025 in Las Vegas. The company will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results after market close, followed by a conference call at 1:10pm PT. The Investor Day will commence at 4:30pm ET (1:30pm PT).
The earnings conference call will be accessible via toll-free dial-in (+1-877-407-0613) and toll dial-in (+1-201-689-8051). Both events will be webcast through Shift4's investor relations website. Additionally, the earnings call will be simulcast on X Spaces (formerly Twitter). Interested parties can request in-person attendance for the Investor Day through the company's website or by emailing investorday@shift4.com.