Transaction · Payments · 2024

Brookfield / Barclays Merchant Acquiring 2024

Brookfield Asset Management acquired Barclays Merchant Acquiring on November 20, 2024.

Target
Barclays Merchant Acquiring
Acquirer
Brookfield Asset Management
Announced
November 20, 2024
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Brookfield Asset Management announced the acquisition of Barclays Merchant Acquiring on November 20, 2024.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Brookfield to invest in growth of Barclays' No. 3 European merchant acquiring business while Barclays exits non-priority segments.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Target revenue
Target EBITDA
EV / Revenue
EV / EBITDA
Announcement
November 20, 2024
Acquirer
Brookfield Asset Management (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

When did Brookfield Asset Management announce the acquisition of Barclays Merchant Acquiring?

Brookfield Asset Management announced the acquisition of Barclays Merchant Acquiring on November 20, 2024.

What sub-sector is Barclays Merchant Acquiring in?

Barclays Merchant Acquiring is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

  • americanbanker.com /payments/news/paypal-expands-stablecoin-and-barclays-selling-merchant-business