WorldPay

WorldPay

Global leader in payments processing technology and solutions. Learn more

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
GBP2016201720182019202020212022
Revenues1.1b1.2b1.4b1.5b---
% growth14 %10 %9 %8 %---
EBITDA468m515m587m666m57.7m40.1m49.6m
% EBITDA margin42 %41 %43 %46 %---
Profit132m203m287m348m---
% profit margin12 %16 %21 %24 %---
R&D budget186m159m-----
R&D % of revenue17 %13 %-----

Source: Dealroom estimates

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DateInvestorsAmountRound
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£23.0m

Growth Equity VC

£2.0b

Valuation: £2.2b

156.9x EV/LTM EBITDA

Buyout

N/A

Valuation: £2.2b

Acquisition
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N/A

£2.2b

Valuation: £6.3b

349.8x EV/LTM EBITDA

IPO
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N/A

$10.4b

Valuation: $10.4b

6.3x EV/LTM Revenues

15.3x EV/LTM EBITDA

Acquisition

$35.0b

Valuation: $43.0b

24.1x EV/LTM Revenues

55.5x EV/LTM EBITDA

Acquisition
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$12.0b

Valuation: $18.5b

282.6x EV/LTM EBITDA

Buyout
Total Funding$30.4m

Recent News about WorldPay

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Worldpay, now part of FIS (Fidelity National Information Services), is a leading provider of advanced payment solutions designed to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. The company operates in the financial technology (fintech) sector, offering a wide range of services to various clients, including merchants, financial institutions, and technology partners.

Worldpay's primary business involves providing payment processing solutions for both online (eCommerce) and in-store transactions. They serve a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large enterprises, across multiple industries such as retail, securities, asset management, insurance, and credit markets. Their solutions are designed to be scalable, catering to the needs of businesses of all sizes.

The company's business model revolves around offering a suite of payment solutions that include card issuing, merchant services, and omnichannel payment processing. They also provide specialized services for B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) eCommerce, ensuring seamless transactions across various platforms. Additionally, Worldpay supports technology partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), and value-added resellers (VARs) by integrating their payment solutions into third-party applications.

Worldpay makes money primarily through transaction fees, which are charged to merchants for processing payments. They also generate revenue from subscription fees for their advanced payment solutions and value-added services. By leveraging the power of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), Worldpay enables businesses to integrate their payment systems with ease, ensuring a smooth and efficient payment process.

In summary, Worldpay, now FIS, is a key player in the fintech industry, offering comprehensive payment solutions that cater to a wide range of clients. Their focus on innovation and customer experience positions them as a leader in the market.

Keywords: fintech, payment processing, eCommerce, omnichannel, merchants, financial institutions, APIs, B2B, B2C, revenue model.

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Investments by WorldPay

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Mercury Payment Systems
ACQUISITION by WorldPay May 2014
SecureNet Payment Systems
ACQUISITION by WorldPay Nov 2014
Century Payments
ACQUISITION by WorldPay Sep 2013
Cardsave
ACQUISITION by WorldPay Dec 2010
Bibit Global Payment
ACQUISITION by WorldPay Jul 2004