PayPal Holdings, Inc. - PYPL STOCK NEWS

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PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced the results of its debt tender offer that expired on May 20, 2022. A total of $1,126,761,000 in notes were validly tendered. This includes $545,333,000 for its 2.200% Senior Notes due September 2022 and $581,428,000 for its 1.350% Senior Notes due June 2023. The settlement date for accepted tenders is expected on May 23, 2022. All tendered notes will receive cash payment based on the applicable tender offer consideration, with interest ceasing on the settlement date.

PayPal announced the pricing of its tender offer to purchase outstanding notes totaling $2 billion. The offer includes the 2.200% Senior Notes due September 2022 and the 1.350% Senior Notes due June 2023. Holders of the notes can receive cash consideration plus accrued interest if validly tendered by the expiry date of May 20, 2022.

The company plans to redeem any remaining outstanding 2022 Notes after the offer, while it retains the option to acquire 2023 Notes but does not currently intend to do so.

Lavu and Verifone have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing payment solutions in the restaurant industry. This collaboration will integrate Lavu's restaurant software with Verifone's FLEX payment solutions, providing access to advanced payment methods, including cryptocurrencies and digital wallets. This initiative will allow restaurant operators to cater to evolving consumer preferences for contactless payments. Both companies aim to improve service quality while expanding market reach, which could be beneficial for stakeholders.

PayNearMe has received approval from the Arkansas Racing Commission to provide its MoneyLine™ platform for iGaming and online sports betting in Arkansas. This platform will enable Saracen Casino Resort’s BetSaracen app to facilitate quick deposits via popular payment methods like PayPal and Venmo, and cash at 245 retail locations in the state. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, PayNearMe supports 19 U.S. states and offers a complete payment solution aimed at enhancing the user experience while managing costs for operators.

PayPal has priced its offering of $3.0 billion in senior notes, to close on May 23, 2022. The offering includes:

• $500 million 3.900% notes due 2027
• $1 billion 4.400% notes due 2032
• $1 billion 5.050% notes due 2052
• $500 million 5.250% notes due 2062

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has initiated a tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding notes, specifically the 2.200% Senior Notes due September 2022 and the 1.350% Senior Notes due June 2023. The offer commenced on May 16, 2022, with a deadline set for May 20, 2022. The purpose of this offer is to acquire the notes in conjunction with a new senior unsecured notes offering. The settlement date for accepted notes is expected on May 23, 2022. This financial maneuver aims to optimize PayPal's capital structure.

Infinity Ventures, co-founded by former PayPal executives Jeremy Jonker, Jay Ganatra, and Mario Ruiz, has launched its inaugural $158 million fund aimed at supporting fintech infrastructure and commerce enablement. Since its first close in June 2021, the firm has invested in 11 companies addressing financial infrastructure challenges. The fund aims to invest in approximately 25 global startups, focusing on enhancing scalability and security in fintech solutions. With a booming $27 trillion financial services market, Infinity Ventures seeks to capitalize on the rapid growth of fintech startups.