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Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement on September 18, 2026, to be acquired by…
PRTHPriority Technology Holdings, Inc.
Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement on September 18, 2026, to be acquired by an investor group led by Chairman and CEO Thomas Priore. Unaffiliated shareholders will receive $8.05 per share in cash, representing a 38% premium to the closing price on September 18, 2026. The transaction values the company at approximately $1.6 billion and is supported by an equity commitment of up to $160 million from Searchlight Capital Partners. The merger requires approval from disinterested stockholders and customary regulatory conditions, with a target close in the first half of 2027. Upon completion, Priority will be delisted from Nasdaq and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Priority Technology Holdings operates in the payments and banking solutions industry.