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Paysafe Limited (PSFE) is a leading global provider of payment solutions, serving businesses and consumers in over 200 countries and territories. Headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, Paysafe employs more than 1,550 staff from over 40 nationalities, with offices throughout Europe and North America.
Founded on the mission to simplify and secure financial transactions, Paysafe operates through three primary business segments: Integrated Processing, Digital Wallet, and eCash Solutions. These segments enable the company to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, digital wallets, and online cash solutions.
Through its Integrated Processing division, Paysafe provides merchants with a variety of services to accept credit and debit cards, direct-from-bank payments, and alternative payment methods. This segment is particularly strong in the USA, Germany, and the UK.
The company's Digital Wallet segment includes well-known brands like Neteller and Skrill. These platforms offer multilingual and multicurrency services, enabling consumers to make secure payments and manage funds conveniently. Additionally, the Net+ card provides a stored-value option for secure transactions.
Paysafe's eCash Solutions, such as paysafecard, offer prepaid vouchers that enable consumers to make online transactions without the need for a bank account or credit card. This service is especially popular in markets with lower banking penetration.
Recent achievements include the expansion of its partnership with Xsolla, a leading video game commerce company, to offer more payment solutions to gamers globally. Paysafe continues to innovate with new projects aimed at enhancing customer experience and expanding its market reach.
Financially, Paysafe is robust, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the USA, followed by Germany and the UK. The company's ongoing partnerships and product innovations position it well for sustained growth.
Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) has completed the acquisition of SafetyPay, enhancing its position in the rapidly growing Latin American eCommerce market. This strategic move follows its recent purchase of PagoEfectivo, positioning Paysafe as a leading provider of open banking and eCash solutions in the region. SafetyPay's extensive bank network, covering over 90% of banks and over 180,000 cash collection points in 11 countries, will create significant cross-selling opportunities across Paysafe's business units, driving long-term growth.
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) has expanded into New York's regulated sports-betting market, enhancing its role as a leader in North American iGaming payments and affiliate marketing. This follows significant growth in 2021 and the upgrade of its Skrill USA digital wallet for iGaming. The New York market is projected to reach $1 billion in annual revenue, contributing to a broader strategy of supporting gaming brands across 18 U.S. states. The recent changes aim to strengthen Paysafe's competitive position as the online gaming industry continues to evolve.
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) reveals that 55% of crypto owners in the U.S. and U.K. prefer receiving their salaries in cryptocurrency, driven by investment sentiment and financial flexibility. The research indicates a growing belief in crypto as the future of finance, with 54% of respondents agreeing on its dominance. However, 70% have faced doubts, and 59% feel the lack of practical applications limits crypto's potential. Optimistically, 60% expect broader online acceptance of crypto payments in the next year. The insights come from a survey of 2,000 crypto owners.
Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) disclosed that Cannae Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNNE) purchased approximately 5.7 million shares of its common stock for about $22.2 million in December 2021. This acquisition increased Cannae's holdings to 59,758,641 shares, representing 8.26% of Paysafe's outstanding shares. The announcement follows a previous report of Paysafe leadership purchasing approximately 737,000 shares in late 2021. The transaction aims to reflect Cannae's confidence in the direction of Paysafe.
Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) announced significant stock purchases by its executives, including CEO Philip McHugh, who acquired approximately 290,000 shares for around $1 million on December 3, 2021. Additionally, other executive officers and independent Board members bought about 447,000 shares totaling approximately $1.8 million between November 12 and December 3, 2021. These purchases indicate confidence in Paysafe's future, aligning with its mission to enhance payment solutions globally, boasting a transactional volume of $100 billion in 2020.
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) reports that 71% of U.S. small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) now have eCommerce checkouts, with 19% diversifying online during the pandemic. Despite the rise of contactless payments, 89% still accept cash, with 90% planning to continue. The research reveals that 73% of SMBs accept contactless payments while 12% have begun accepting cryptocurrencies. CEO Afshin Yazdian emphasizes the need for SMBs to diversify payment options to meet consumer demand. The report suggests an ongoing preference for physical stores even as online sales increase.
Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE), a specialized payments platform, announced that CEO Philip McHugh and CFO Izzy Dawood will participate in the Cannae Portfolio Conference on December 8-9 in Las Vegas.
Paysafe is scheduled to present on December 8 at 11:40 a.m. PST. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Paysafe Investor Relations website and archived for a limited period. With over 20 years of experience and $100 billion in annualized transactional volume in 2020, Paysafe supports over 70 payment types in more than 40 currencies globally.
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) has partnered with Huawei to allow customers to use paysafecard for payments in the Huawei AppGallery across multiple European countries, including Germany, Italy, and the UK. This new collaboration aims to expand cash-based online purchases, making it accessible to millions. paysafecard, available in 50 countries with over 700,000 retail partners, enables secure online shopping without requiring sensitive financial information. In 2020, paysafecard reported a transaction volume of €4 billion, reinforcing its market leadership.
Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) announced Q3 2021 results, revealing a 19% increase in Total Payment Volume at $31.1 billion. Revenue slightly declined by 1% to $353.6 million, with a net loss of $147.2 million impacted by a $322.2 million impairment charge. Adjusted EBITDA was $106.4 million, marking a 1% decrease. The company revised its full year revenue outlook to $1.470 - $1.480 billion due to challenges in the digital wallet segment and European markets. However, it reported strong growth in iGaming and expanded partnerships in the U.S.
Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) has successfully migrated its Digital Wallet services, including Skrill and NETELLER, to Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant step in its transition to a fully cloud-based payment provider. This migration is expected to enhance operational efficiency, reducing merchant integration deployment time by approximately 80%. The new cloud infrastructure allows Paysafe to innovate services and potentially open new revenue streams while decreasing hardware costs. This strategic move aligns with its growth plans into 2022.