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Transaction · Payments · 2022

Madison Dearborn Partners / MoneyGram 2022

Madison Dearborn Partners acquired MoneyGram on May 1, 2022.

Target
MoneyGram
Acquirer
Madison Dearborn Partners
Announced
May 1, 2022
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Madison Dearborn Partners announced the acquisition of MoneyGram on May 1, 2022.

Strategic rationale

PE acquisition of global digital P2P payments leader to expand portfolio in fintech infrastructure and cross-border remittance capabilities.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Not disclosed
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
May 1, 2022
Acquirer
Madison Dearborn Partners (PE)
Sub-sector
Payments

Sources

  • prnewswire.com /news-releases/moneygram-nears-completion-of-merger-transaction-with-madison-dearborn-partners-301708485.html

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