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InsideArbitrage Potential Deal Alert: Canadian Payments Software Firm Lightspeed (LSPD) Explores Sale

  • September 26, 2024

POTENTIAL DEAL DETAILS

StockLightspeed Commerce Inc.SymbolLSPD
Date Announced09/25/2024Source Reuters
TypeNews Report

Reuters reported that Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD), a Canadian payments software maker with a market value of C$3.2 billion ($2.37 billion), is working with a financial adviser to explore options including a potential sale.

Lightspeed has tapped investment bankers at JPMorgan Chase (JPM) to evaluate its options and solicit interest from potential buyers, which could include private equity firms.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Investor Relations

Update(s):

September 25, 2024: Lightspeed (LSPD) announced it is currently conducting a strategic review of its business and operations to realize its full potential. In this context, the company has engaged and may continue to engage, in discussions relating to a range of potential strategic alternatives.

December 2, 2024: Lightspeed (LSPD) announced a reorganization that will impact about 200 individuals, aligning with the company’s strategic objective of further driving profitable growth. Lightspeed expects that most of the restructuring charges will be incurred in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

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