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Unlock seamless financial transactions with Interac and Instant Bank Transfer. Enjoy rapid, secure payments anytime, anywhere.
Enjoy effortless and rapid transactions online or via phone, with instant payment options for quick fund movement. With robust security and customizable fraud prevention, our reliable solutions offer comprehensive, transparent reporting for your convenience.
Supercharge your business by easily integrating Interac into your payment system. Experience lightning-fast payments through direct account-to-account transfers.
Join forces with the robust interbank network of Canadian financial institutions, processing billions of transactions annually.
Discover Instant Bank Transfer (IBT), your ultimate solution for secure and seamless payment verification in Canada.
IBT streamlines deposit and withdrawal processes while ensuring top-notch identity verification. Trust in IBT's cutting-edge risk management technology to safeguard your transactions and provide a hassle-free experience.
Customers and businesses can make and receive payments instantly, in a matter of seconds.
Benefit from enhanced conversion rates, an improved user path offering a smooth, and mobile-centric customer journey.
Unlock seamless financial transactions with Faster Payments and Pay with Bank Transfer. Enjoy rapid, secure payments anytime, anywhere.
Enjoy effortless and rapid transactions online or via phone, with instant payment options for quick fund movement. With robust security and customizable fraud prevention, our reliable solutions offer comprehensive, transparent reporting for your convenience.
Experience instant money transfers, bypass card network limitations, and harness the power of trusted banking connections.
Save time and money with processing through the Faster Payments network while offering a reliable and affordable alternative to credit cards.
Enjoy secure, hassle-free payments directly from your bank account with Pay with Bank transfer, powered by American Express but accessible to all.
Customers and businesses can make and receive payments instantly, in a matter of seconds.
Benefit from enhanced conversion rates, an improved user path offering a smooth, and mobile-centric customer journey.
Unlock seamless financial transactions with SEPA and SEPA Instant Credit Transfer. Enjoy rapid, secure payments anytime, anywhere.
Enjoy effortless and rapid transactions online or via phone, with instant payment options for quick fund movement. With robust security and customizable fraud prevention, our reliable solutions offer comprehensive, transparent reporting for your convenience.
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transforms E.U. cashless transactions, offering rapid euro transfers, 24/7, and near-instant processing for all participants.
With a single integration, supercharge your operations, fulfill orders faster, and boost cash flow with lightning-fast, real-time payments. Providing customers with unparalleled convenience, no matter where they are.
Customers and businesses can make and receive payments in a matter of seconds using their trusted bank relationships.
Enhanced conversion rates, an improved user path offering a smooth, mobile-centric customer journey. Decreased payment processing expenses by eliminating charges associated with card networks.
Protect your customers' data and prevent fraud. Say goodbye to chargebacks with our guaranteed solution.
Discover Nuvei's U.S. Bank Transfer services for seamless, rapid, and secure payments. Leverage ACH, RTP, and FedNow networks for flexible money transfers.
Enjoy effortless transactions, instant payment options, and transparent reporting. Protect your business with our Assured Funds guarantee.
Empower your customers with a cost-effective, convenient payment solution. Debit funds directly from bank accounts for single or repeat transactions.
Save time and money with processing via Automated Clearing House (ACH), Real-time Payments (RTP®), and FedNow.
Mitigate payment risks effectively with Nuvei's Assured Funds, an insurance solution designed to protect businesses from potential losses caused by unauthorized, returned payments.
Ensures protection against unpaid transactions and fraud. We assume the risk and handle collections, letting you focus on business.
Guarantees funds on all returns, including unauthorized returns. Rapid merchant funding accelerates settlement and payment.
Prevent fraud and reduce returns with smart approval logic. We offer three validation levels for your unique business needs.
Enhanced security, real-time validation, and commercially reasonable bank account validation.
Powerful add-on that offers a deeper level of validation and greater fraud prevention.
Reduces administrative and NSF returns by providing the latest status of customer bank accounts.
Check 21+ is a cutting-edge payment solution that allows merchants to process paper checks electronically.
With this innovative technology, merchants can say goodbye to time-consuming trips to the bank and hello to faster, safer processing.
Discover Nuvei's seamless issuing payment solutions, including customizable physical and virtual cards, unified acquiring and issuing, and data-driven insights.
Just like a finely tuned race car, every marginal improvement in your payment processes can lead to big growth. Maximize your approval rates and revenue with Nuvei's issuing solution.
Elevate your brand with Nuvei’s customizable physical cards.
Put your brand in your customers’ wallets and give them ability to pay with your card for their day-to-day expenses.
Streamline vendor payments swiftly and cost-effectively with Nuvei’s virtual card.
Combine card issuing with acquiring and settlement accounts, all on one platform.
Optimize your cash flow with the precision of a pit crew, supporting your business to lap the competition.
Unlike other card issuers, Nuvei’s unified payments platform bridges your acquiring and card issuing, ensuring funds flow seamlessly across your business without any delays.
Maximize your revenue and make informed business decisions with Nuvei's data-driven insights.
Nuvei’s powerful reporting technology allows you to see holistic payments data and detailed transaction information—all on a single platform.
Propel your business to the front of the pack with Nuvei's custom tailored payments.
Our issuing solution enables you to benefit from simpler, faster customer payouts, innovative accounts payable features, and streamlined B2B travel.
Drive smarter decisions with Nuvei's Analytics Dashboard. Access holistic payment data and detailed transaction insights on a single platform for improved business outcomes.
Integrate with our global data hub to maximize potential revenue. Automate data and report distribution to optimize your transactions.
Access your payment activities and manage your merchant account data across all channels. Deep-dive into analytics, including traffic optimization, leading to higher approval rates and revenues
Real-time reports, processing comparisons, and case management all help identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce lost sales.
Convert more payment transactions through data-driven rules and innovative routing powered by advanced analytics.
Run reports and optimize payments from one central dashboard.
Designed to scale with your business, Nuvei’s Control Panel is ideal for accommodating growth and evolving requirements without loss of performance.
With robust security built in, rest assured sensitive business and customer data is protected.
Smooth our your customer journey with intelligent exemption selections.
Our proprietary and powerful engine identifies the exemption types most likely to gain approval, ensuring a hassle-free experience for your customers.
Increase revenue, plus save time and money by automating your data streams. Get more control over fees, deposits, withdrawals, account balances and chargebacks.
Plus, get timely, meaningful information that allows you to stay ahead of the competition. For wherever business takes you next.
Boost your business with Nuvei's real-time payments. Experience seamless, instant transaction processing to enhance cash flow and stay compliant with secure payment solutions.
Enjoy quick, effortless transactions online or by phone, backed by our customizable fraud prevention and assured funds guarantee. Benefit from clear, detailed reporting for complete transparency.
Why wait? Experience lightning-fast fund transfers with our instant payment solutions. Streamline your financial operations with ease and speed and delight your customers.
Harness the power of instant, real-time payments with our global network of providers. Our expansive reach offers unparalleled bank and country coverage, keeping you at the forefront of the financial world.
Boost your revenue and provide exceptional convenience to customers worldwide, facilitating growth at the speed of now.
Embrace a world where intricate transaction processes are replaced by a streamlined, intuitive experience.
This shift promises not only higher conversion rates but also reduced processing costs, and a fortified security environment.
Experience cost-efficient, reliable, and fast bank transfers with Nuvei. Streamline your payment processing, elevate customer satisfaction, and boost conversion rates globally.
Meet the fast-paced needs of your organization with our rapid and instant payment options that pave the way for growth. Our Open Banking Technology and vast global partnerships offer a competitive edge. Every major market and network, all through a single integration.
Our bank transfer solutions give your customers the advantage of paying with their banking information, all within your regular checkout experience.
Say goodbye to confusing transaction flows and hello to higher conversion rates, lower processing costs, and enhanced security.
Our bank transfer solutions are designed with your customers' preferences in mind, offering them a broader range of payment options that cater to their diverse needs.
This not only simplifies transactions but also broadens your appeal to a wider audience, including those who prefer not to use credit cards or seek alternatives to traditional payment methods.
Step into a realm of unparalleled security with our zero chargeback solutions, designed to safeguard your business against fraud while securing your customers' sensitive data.
Our guaranteed solution assures that once a payment is made, it cannot be reversed by the payer. Unlike credit card payments which can be disputed by the cardholder, we make chargebacks a thing of the past.
Offer your customers a seamless payment experience while enjoying the benefits of lower processing fees compared to traditional credit card transactions.
This cost-effective solution not only makes payments more affordable but also enhances operational efficiency, allowing you to invest more in growing your business.
Get unmatched country and bank coverage with our extensive network of global providers. Stay ahead of the curve and expand your revenue streams. Delight your customers with unparalleled convenience no matter where they are.
Automated Clearing House (ACH), Real-time Payments (RTP®), FedNow
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Streamline your financial processes with Nuvei's Reconciliation Management. Automate and manage payment reconciliation effortlessly for improved accuracy and efficiency.
With a streamlined process, everything is faster, more accurate and less expensive to manage.
Automatically match and reconcile your payments across multiple service providers and data sources. We can connect, integrate and monitor any new method.
With a streamlined process, everything is faster, more accurate and less expensive to manage.
Nuvei Reconciliation Manager+ takes care of the entire process all the way from implementation to updates, and reporting.
Save more time, reduce customer support tickets, spot technical issues and save more money.
Master your payment operations with Nuvei's Payment Orchestration. Streamline and manage complex payment flows with our comprehensive tools for maximum control and insight.
Control and manage the entire payment process for optimal performance, sales and revenue.
Optimize and control your payment experience through the Control Panel of the Payment Orchestration hub.
Manage settings that can boost acceptance rates, increase security and reduce declines or capture more revenue.
Boost your transaction approval and authorization rates by managing online exemption submissions.
More detailed data points mean more authorizations, better security, and a personalized, seamless experience for your customers.
Convert more payments by avoiding declined transactions. From one dashboard, you can set and manage data-driven rules.
Advanced analytics power innovative transaction routing.
Nuvei chargeback management tools can prevent and eliminate potential chargebacks before they happen - and mitigate the damage of those that do.
Keep on top of business performance with a crystal-clear view of your payments data across all channels.
Sometimes all you need is a nudge in the right direction. Business Coach is there to highlight when you could be achieving higher sales or customer engagement.
Business Coach offers actionable tips and key business metrics to help grow your business.
Streamline your Web3 business with Nuvei's painless fiat-crypto conversion. Partner with us for seamless blockchain payment technologies and infrastructure to drive your crypto success.
Offering an unmatched range of services, we empower hundreds of partners to enable millions of people to buy billions of dollars in digital assets. We are the leading payment partner of over 450 leading exchanges, wallets, brokers, coins, NFT platforms and blockchain games.
Nuvei's fiat on-ramp and off-ramp provides a smooth experience for converting between fiat and cryptocurrencies. Accessible to both those with no blockchain experience and on-chain gaming experts through a single API.
Join hundreds of global businesses and discover the power of fiat-crypto conversion on demand delivered by fully licensed, publicly listed provider.
Stablecoins are becoming a true alternative form of payment to offer to merchants on top of more traditional payment methods.
We enable real-time stablecoin transactions, easy conversion between fiat and stablecoins, and comprehensive settlement services tailored to meet your needs.
One partnership for all your crypto business needs. Enable your blockchain assets for seamless onramps with 100+ fiat currencies, globally.
Accelerate transactions and enhance data accuracy, plus boost customer loyalty through our innovative crypto payment options. Experience the confidence of partnering with a provider that goes beyond fraud prevention to offer full-scale payment processing support.
Cryptocurrency payments broaden market access and lower costs by eliminating intermediaries, offering global reach with minimal transaction fees.
Crypto is transforming gaming, offering significant advantages. Larger transaction limits, quicker payouts, and enhanced security minimize the need to share banking information.
With lower fees and global fund access, cryptocurrencies offer convenience and signals innovation. Additionally, players can receive bonuses as incentives for using crypto, enriching their gaming experience.
Nuvei leads the move to Web 3.0, making your blockchain and Metaverse projects successful. With top partnerships and tools, we help you stand out.
Our approach gives users full control over their digital assets and privacy, boosting confidence in digital exploration.
Elevate the buying experience with Nuvei's embedded financial services. Discover seamless integration today and transform your revenue streams.
Keep customers within your ecosystem by adding financial services into your payment mix. Offer bank deposits and payouts, as well as cards and financing. Make it easier for customers to buy more, more often.
Expand your global reach and optimize transactions with Nuvei Business Accounts. Deliver real-time funds access, lower fees, and seamless integration to enhance efficiency and financial control.
Streamline your financial operations with Nuvei as your single partner for acquiring, issuing, and banking services.
Elevate your brand and streamline payments with Nuvei’s customizable physical and virtual cards, offering seamless and secure transactions across all channels.
We take care of all the back-office complications including card scheme approval, global regulatory compliance, technical setup and card manufacturing.
Your business moves fast. Make sure your financing can, too.
Access funds quickly to achieve your goals and seize more opportunities. No banks or red tape involved.
Grow your business with industry-leading buy now, pay later options. Get paid upfront while offering customers flexible payment terms.
Make it easier for your customers to get what they need right now. Best of all, it's integrated seamlessly into the checkout experience.
Mitigate chargeback risks with Nuvei's effective resolution services. Streamline dispute processes, reduce fraudulent claims, and protect your revenue with our advanced tools.
Prevent the majority of would-be chargebacks before they materialize. Transactions are protected with pre-chargeback mitigation, smart fraud-screening, alerts and communications.
Reduce the costs of disputes and chargebacks with Nuvei Chargeback Resolve. Every chargeback actioned is centralized and managed through Nuvei’s Control Panel. The whole process maximizes transparency and efficiency.
Control disputes or chargebacks quickly and easily with integrated solutions from Visa and Mastercard.
Facilitate global commerce with Nuvei's Currency Management. Simplify FX transactions, enhance payment flexibility, and offer customers native currency options for improved satisfaction.
Whether your customers want to do business with you online or in-store, we make it easier to do business with and encourage return visits.
According to Insider Intelligence’s Global eCommerce report, 92% of customers prefer to buy from sites that price items in their local currency.
Make buying simple and frictionless for customers while receiving settlement and reporting in your domestic currency.
By offering customers pricing in their domestic currency, you can make card purchasing transparent and trustworthy while earning a percentage commission.
Protect your business with Nuvei's Fraud & Risk Management solutions. Minimize threats and secure data while maintaining a smooth customer experience.
From advanced fraud detection to industrial grade tokenization and KYC, Nuvei protects you and your customers.
Transaction data is our greatest weapon in the fight against fraud. Crush false positives with a powerful set of customizable tools without compromising customer experience.
Replacing sensitive data with a secure token means faster and more secure payments that can help create a better customer experience.
Through a combination of our agnostic and network tokenization features, we offer one of the most flexible and complete solutions in the market.
We recognize the need for the highest security available to protect you and your customers. In compliance with PCI Data Security Standards, we have met and surpassed all requirements set forth as a Level 1 Service Provider.
Our technology and expert staff can help you reduce risk, chargebacks and simplify PCI DSS compliance.
oost your transaction approval rates with Nuvei's Authorization Optimization. Benefit from advanced analytics and tailored strategies to enhance payment success and revenue.
Just like driving a finely tuned race car, every small improvement made adds up to significant gains. Maximize approval rates and revenue with features designed to guide every payment from checkout to completion.
Discover the future of optimized commerce with our AI-powered intelligent authorization solutions.
Fire up your revenue engine by boosting authorization success rates through our pre-transaction optimization tools.
Direct transactions intelligently to different banks. Increase sales and conversion rates by improving the chance of successful payment.
Generate more revenue and higher approvals by enabling virtually limitless routing possibilities. Every major payment service and gateway is supported.
Dive into a world where every transaction parameter is meticulously adjusted and optimized. Leverage artificial intelligence to ensure a smooth and successful checkout experience.
Watch your conversion rates soar as we intelligently re-attempt transactions to secure success.
Elevate your payment strategy with insight-driven authorizations. With AI-driven tools built into our analytics suite, leverage the data you need for every transaction and authentication flow.
Steer your transaction traffic towards smoother roads and higher approval rates. Tailored insights mean you're in the driver's seat, accelerating towards optimized authorizations and financial performance.
Nuvei announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mazooma Technical Services Inc.
(All amounts in U.S. dollars)
MONTREAL, April 16, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mazooma Technical Services Inc. (“Mazooma”), a U.S. focused gaming and sports wagering payment technology provider for approximately $56 million plus additional consideration subject to the achievement of specific performance criteria (over a maximum 3-year period from the closing date) of up to a total maximum consideration of approximately $315 million. Approximately 24% of the consideration is expected to be paid via the issuance of subordinate voting shares with the remainder to be paid in cash. The transaction is subject to the prior approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange as well as customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.
Mazooma is a leading account-to-account payments provider in U.S. online gaming and sports betting and is a registered vendor in 9 states, with permission in 12 states, and holds money transmitter licenses and exemptions in a total of 47 states. Mazooma’s Instant Bank Transfer payment solution features same-day Automated Clearing House (ACH) for pay-ins and payouts; and through a partnership with Plaid, is connected to 11,000 financial institutions in the U.S. Mazooma is integrated with the majority of U.S. gaming platforms and online gaming and sports betting operators and is expected to process more than $2 billion of ACH total volume* in 2021.
“Mazooma will enhance and expand Nuvei’s portfolio of alternative payment methods with a leading ACH platform with both pay-in and pay-out functionality, developed and used exclusively for online gaming in the U.S.,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chair and CEO. “Because of low credit card acceptance rates, ACH is a must-have capability and solution in payments for online gaming and sports betting operators today. Additionally, this acquisition will not only give Nuvei the necessary product functionality, but also the vendor registration, compliance, and operational infrastructure to address merchant’s requirements in any regulated U.S. state. This acquisition will truly solidify our commitment to and presence in the U.S. online gaming and sports betting industry.”
*Total volume does not represent revenue earned by Mazooma, but rather the total dollar value of transactions processed by merchants under contractual agreement with Mazooma. Total volume is explained in further detail in the Company’s most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods, nearly 150 currencies and 40 cryptocurrencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Mazooma is a payments technology company on a mission to simplify payments. As a leading solution in both igaming and sports wagering, our patented technology can be found on the cashier of igaming and sports wagering operators in the U.S. Offering a best-in-class experience, seamless integration, and secure bank connections, Mazooma creates raving fans of both merchants and consumers. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company is trusted by industry-leading brands and supports the majority of sports wagering and igaming merchants in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.mazooma.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to Nuvei’s ability to satisfy all closing conditions, to close the transaction within the anticipated timeline, as well as Nuvei’s ability to integrate Mazooma, accelerate its development timeline and increase its sales. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Adding to its current stack of innovative payment methods, fintech provider Nuvei now offers support for the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies
MONTREAL and LONDON, March 29, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has added pay-in and payout support for nearly 40 of the world’s leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, NEO, Ripple and more. Now, eCommerce merchants can join the cryptocurrency revolution, offering innovative payment methods to access more customers around the world, even in previously hard to reach countries.
Mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies has steadily increased, with the current estimated global market capitalization reaching approximately $1.6 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap. As the number of cryptocurrency holders continues to expand, merchants stand to grow their overall market share by accepting it as another alternative payment method (APM).
With consumer shopping habits trending increasingly more global – thanks to the ease of purchasing from any site in any country – supporting cryptocurrencies represents a sizable market opportunity for merchants to attract more buyers worldwide. Additionally, cryptocurrency payments are increasingly becoming more significant for industries offering large ticket and high volume goods and services.
“We’re excited to provide yet another pioneering solution that empowers our clients, large and small, with frictionless payment experiences and a greater opportunity to partake in a global marketplace,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Nuvei continuously strives to offer the most relevant payment mediums for our clients and their customers. Our cryptocurrency support provides convenient, secure and instant transaction processing through a single integration.”
Active in over 200 global markets, Nuvei enables access to the most popular cryptocurrencies in addition to supporting nearly 150 local currencies and over 455 APMs. Merchants can now further conduct business across borders, as well as beyond the bounds of the fiat ecosystem. This provides the Company’s merchants with greater reach to consumers worldwide, and the agility to meet demand for additional payment preferences. They also benefit from enhanced security, privacy and integrity of transactions inherent with cryptocurrencies.
With the addition of cryptocurrencies to its platform, Nuvei can now also facilitate transactions for the world’s growing interest in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – certifiably singular digital files that represent tangible and intangible items, underpinned by blockchain technology. NFTs include digital artwork, videos, collectables and other one-of-a-kind assets for cryptocurrency art enthusiasts and investors. As of this year, total sales of NFTs have surpassed $174 million, according to NonFungible.com, which monitors the cryptocurrency collectable market.
To discover Nuvei’s cryptocurrency payment solution, visit: https://nuvei.com/payment-solutions/cryptocurrency-payments/.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods, nearly 150 currencies and 40 cryptocurrencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
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Global fintech provider Nuvei to offer payment industry expertise to assist the CGA in meeting its goals of evolving the regulated gaming industry in Canada
MONTREAL, March 31, 2021 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has announced it has joined the Canadian Gaming Association (“CGA”). The CGA is Canada’s premier national trade association working to advance the gaming industry across the country.
Nuvei’s partnership with the CGA expands the company’s growth as a leader of international iGaming payment technology and thought leadership. As the gaming industry progresses in North America, iGaming operators are looking to employ seamless payment processing capabilities. The Company’s partnership with the CGA aims to ensure that the association can meet the innovation requirements necessary to streamline and modernize regulated digital gaming payments across Canada.
Leveraging its vast experience in the industry globally, Nuvei has positioned itself as a leading iGaming payment solution provider, helping operators maximize conversions, improve acceptance rates, and enhance security, all through a single proprietary platform. In addition to advocating for the industry, the Company’s wealth of knowledge in the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape will benefit all of Canada’s gaming industry stakeholders.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the CGA to provide our support, advocacy, and expertise as the Canadian iGaming industry continues to evolve,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We look forward to collaborating with the CGA and enabling it to meet its goals of advancing the scope of gaming in Canada, while embracing best practices and payment technology.”
“The CGA is excited to welcome Nuvei to the family,” said Paul Burns, CGA president and CEO. “Nuvei encourages innovation in both payments and policy, and the CGA is thrilled to be partnering with them. By collaborating with payment technology leaders like Nuvei, we can increase access to iGaming across the country and bring more awareness to the positive economic impacts of the gaming industry.”
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods, nearly 150 currencies and 40 cryptocurrencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is a national trade association working to advance the evolution of Canada’s gaming industry. The association’s mandate is to promote the economic value of gaming in Canada; leverage research, innovation, and best practices to advance the industry; and create productive dialogue among stakeholders. Visit www.canadiangaming.ca to learn more about the CGA and gaming in Canada.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to the potential opportunities arising from Nuvei’s association and participation with the Canadian Gaming Association. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations dated March 10, 2021. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Fintech alliance provides Nuvei’s merchants with access to leading end-to-end ‘push to pay’ alternative
MONTREAL and Nicosia, Cyprus, March 23, 2021 – Mastercard and Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U) announced today that Mastercard Send will be integrated into Nuvei’s payment technology platform through its wholly owned subsidiary. The move strengthens the relationship between the two parties and provides a powerful new tool to Nuvei clients.
Mastercard Send is a global push payments platform that enhances worldwide payout capabilities for businesses by speeding up the process considerably with no sacrifice to security. Available to Nuvei clients via their existing payment integration, this service is expected to benefit businesses in industries ranging from insurance to ride-sharing.
It combines speedy disbursement of funds with the trustworthiness and reputation of a legacy brand, providing a new avenue by which businesses can safely supply their customers both domestically and internationally. Speed and security in online payments are more important today than ever, as pandemic-related restrictions have shifted an unprecedented share of transaction activity online.
For Nuvei, Mastercard Send is a valuable addition to the comprehensive global payment solutions for which it is known, with the added value of the consumer confidence imparted by the Mastercard brand and its tried and tested infrastructure.
The service is now available to Nuvei clients via their existing integration, with no additional development. Mastercard Send functions seamlessly alongside Nuvei’s existing range of solutions. In addition, transaction data pertaining to the service is available via customizable reports through Nuvei’s proprietary merchant dashboard.
Traditionally, the processing of withdrawals has been a slow procedure, taking days to administer. Mastercard Send dramatically cuts down the wait times. Mastercard Send enables Nuvei’s clients to offer fast payouts, directly settling funds to their customers quickly and securely.
Mastercard Send use-cases include payroll payments, social benefits, tax refunds, marketplace payouts, insurance claims and gaming payouts as well as refunds – all situations where settlement speed is critical. Reconciliation is automatic because the payment and invoice will always match, further saving time and accountancy costs.
“We are very pleased to broaden our partnership with Nuvei and to provide fast and secure payouts to their clients,” said Aspa Palimeri, Country Manager for Greece, Cyprus and Malta. “We are certain that both merchants and their customers will greatly benefit from our service especially in this increasingly digital economy.”
“We’re thrilled to deepen our strong relationship with Mastercard by adding Mastercard Send to our global platform, providing our clients with another powerful choice for fund disbursement,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “In our quest to provide seamless payment journeys worldwide, Mastercard Send will help our clients transmit funds without lengthy waits, while maintaining security and compliance.”
Mastercard, www.mastercard.com is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
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Nuvei’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Neil Erlick, appointed to board of directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MONTREAL, March 16, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces it has joined the American Gaming Association (AGA). The AGA is the premier national trade group representing the U.S. casino industry.
Nuvei’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Neil Erlick, will serve on the AGA board of directors, offering unique insights to the industry’s work on advancing payment modernization opportunities in gaming. In addition to serving as a board member, Nuvei will also be actively involved in AGA task forces, most significantly the Payments Modernization working group.
“We are excited to collaborate with the AGA and are confident that our participation will further expand our growth in the U.S. iGaming market. Playing an active role in ensuring that industry collaborators are up to speed with technological advances is very important to us,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “As innovative leaders committed to the success of online gaming operators, we find it our responsibility to ensure regulatory bodies are fully aware of what payment tech is capable of in encouraging responsible wagers, fighting fraud, and equipping merchants and players alike with the necessary tools to ensure fast and secure transactions.”
Recently announcing its ongoing growth in the U.S. iGaming industry, Nuvei has onboarded operators from all online gaming sectors. With the market growing exponentially, Nuvei was swift to obtain licensing in multiple states with many more on the way. This ensures U.S. iGaming operators experience the same innovation and seamless payments that their European counterparts have enjoyed for nearly two decades. The next natural step was to further participate in relevant discussions with advocates such as the AGA, who are equally committed to the business success, legislative, and regulatory issues of those that drive the iGaming industry.
“We are excited to welcome Nuvei and their industry expertise to the AGA family,” said Bill Miller, president and CEO at AGA. “The AGA is focused on helping the industry recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on gaming. As an industry and an association, we are stronger when we’re working together. With the help of members like Nuvei, we can accelerate our recovery.”
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to the potential opportunities arising from Nuvei’s association and participation with the AGA. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations dated March 10, 2021. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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The Virginia Lottery approves fintech provider Nuvei for sports betting payment transactions
MONTREAL and RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2021 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary has been approved to support the sports betting industry in Virginia.
The Virginia Lottery has issued a sports betting vendor registration to Nuvei in accordance with the state’s sports betting regulation. The Company can now offer its innovative payment technology and industry expertise to provide an optimized payment experience and increased revenue opportunities for licensed gaming operators across the State.
The Virginia state legislature approved sports betting on April 22, 2020 and online sports betting launched in the state on January 21, 2021. Virginia boasts the 12th-largest population in the United States, offering a lucrative market for sports wagering.
Nuvei has previously received approval for sports betting in the states of Colorado, Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This presses release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to the potential opportunities arising from Nuvei’s Virginia sports betting vendor approval. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations dated March 10, 2021. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2020
MONTREAL, March 10, 2021 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2020.
“We are very pleased with our fourth quarter results, including 53% total volume* growth, 46% revenue growth and 61% adjusted EBITDA** growth over the fourth quarter of 2019,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Our performance continues to be driven by strong momentum in the high-growth verticals we serve, as well as by our customizable, scalable, and feature-rich technology platform, which provides one of the industry’s most complete payment technology solutions going well beyond merchant acquiring. As we look to 2021, we remain excited about the opportunity ahead of us with the momentum of our current customers and the strength of our new business pipeline which is reflected in our financial outlook.”
Nuvei anticipates total volume, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the following ranges:
(In U.S. dollars) | Three months ending March 31, 2021 | Year ending December 31, 2021 | |
$ | $ | ||
Total Volume (in billions) | 19 – 20 | 81 – 87 | |
Revenue (in millions) | 136 – 142 | 570 – 600 | |
Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | 60 – 63 | 252 – 265 |
The above financial outlook is based on a number of assumptions as described under “Forward-Looking Information” in this press release.
* Total volume does not represent revenue earned by the Company, but rather the total dollar value of transactions processed by merchants under contractual agreement with the Company. Total volume is explained in further detail in the Company’s most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
** Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are non-IFRS measures. See “Non-IFRS Measures”.
Nuvei will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results today March 10, 2021 at 8:30 am ET. Hosting the call will be Philip Fayer, chairman and CEO, and David Schwartz, CFO.
The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com/ under the “Events & Presentations” section. The conference call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-425-9470 (US/Canada toll-Free), or 201-389-0878 (international). A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call, and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 (US/Canada toll-Free), or 412-317-6671 (international); the conference ID is 13715172. The replay will be available until March 24, 2021. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the website shortly after the call has concluded.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 455 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Nuvei’s annual consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The information presented in this press release includes non-IFRS financial measures, namely Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per share, and Adjusted net income per diluted share. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company’s results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s financial information reported under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are used to provide investors with a supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance and thus highlight trends in Nuvei’s core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. The Company’s management also believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of issuers. Nuvei’s management also uses non-IFRS measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The Company’s management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are important supplemental measures of Nuvei’s performance, primarily because they and similar measures are used widely among others in the payments industry as a means of evaluating a company’s underlying operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before finance costs, finance income, depreciation and amortization, income tax expense/recovery, acquisition, integration and severance costs, share-based payments, net gain/loss on foreign currency exchange, and other. Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) before acquisition, integration and severance costs, share-based payments, net gain/loss on foreign currency exchange, amortization of certain intangible assets created by business combinations, and the related income tax expense or recovery for these items. Adjusted net income also excludes change in redemption value of liability-classified common and preferred shares and accelerated amortization of deferred transaction costs and loss on debt modification.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including Nuvei’s outlook on total volume, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ending March 31, 2021 and the year ending December 31, 2021. Nuvei’s outlook on revenue and Adjusted EBITDA also constitutes “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and is provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding the Company’s financial performance and measuring progress toward management’s objectives and the reader is cautioned that it may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations dated March 10, 2021. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Particularly, management’s assessments of, and outlook for, total volume, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA set out herein are generally based on the following assumptions: (a) Nuvei’s results of operations will continue as expected, (b) the Company will continue to effectively execute against its key strategic growth priorities, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to contain the virus, (c) the Company will continue to retain and grow its existing customer base while adding new customers, (d) the Company will not complete any acquisitions or divestitures, (e) economic conditions will remain relatively stable throughout the period, (f) the industries Nuvei operates in will continue to grow consistent with past experience, (g) there will be no fluctuations in currency exchange rates and volatility in financial markets, (h) there will be no changes in legislative or regulatory matters that negatively impact Nuvei’s business, and (i) current tax laws will remain in effect and will not be materially changed. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Investors
Anthony Gerstein
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
anthony.gerstein@nuvei.com
(in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share amounts)
Three months ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | |||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||
Net income (loss) | 22,577 | (3,077) | (103,670) | (69,465) | ||
Change in redemption value of liability-classified common and preferred shares(a) | – | 3,616 | 76,438 | 41,744 | ||
Accelerated amortization of deferred transaction costs / loss on debt modification(b) | – | – | 24,491 | 4,830 | ||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets(c) | 16,008 | 14,612 | 59,219 | 42,846 | ||
Acquisition, integration and severance costs(d) | 4,673 | 2,785 | 9,970 | 19,914 | ||
Share-based payments(e) | 3,200 | 227 | 10,407 | 994 | ||
Net loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange(f) | 1,029 | (10,725) | 18,918 | (11,680) | ||
Legal settlement costs and other(g) | 1,079 | (16) | 933 | 259 | ||
Adjustments | 25,989 | 10,499 | 200,376 | 98,907 | ||
Income tax expense related to adjustments(h) | (2,074) | (2,058) | (7,720) | (7,096) | ||
Adjusted net income (loss)(i) | 46,492 | 5,364 | 88,986 | 22,346 | ||
Adjusted net income per share attributable to common shareholders of the Company(j) | ||||||
Basic | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.35 | ||
Diluted | 0.33 | 0.06 | 0.84 | 0.33 |
Three months ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | |||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||
Net income (loss) | 22,577 | (3,077) | (103,670) | (69,465) | ||
Finance cost (recovery) | (1,257) | 19,254 | 170,111 | 90,640 | ||
Finance income | (1,257) | (1,130) | (5,427) | (5,188) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 18,410 | 17,041 | 69,673 | 51,125 | ||
Income tax expense (recovery) | (892) | (4,160) | 3,087 | (4,699) | ||
Acquisition, integration and severance costs(a) | 4,673 | 2,785 | 9,970 | 19,914 | ||
Share-based payments(b) | 3,200 | 227 | 10,407 | 994 | ||
Net loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange(c) | 4,780 | 1,018 | 7,898 | 3,620 | ||
Legal settlement costs and other(d) | 1,079 | (16) | 933 | 259 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(e) | 51,313 | 31,942 | 162,982 | 87,200 | ||
Advance from third party – merchant residual received(f) | 2,946 | 4,303 | 12,469 | 11,671 |
a. These expenses relate to:
(i) professional, legal, consulting, accounting and other fees and expenses related to our acquisition activities and financing activities during the period and our IPO, which were $5,669 and $10,852 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively, (December 31, 2019 – $2,328 and $19,881, respectively). These costs are presented in the professional fees line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(ii) acquisition-related compensation, which was $80 and $803 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively, (December 31, 2019 – $241 and $964, respectively). These costs are presented in the employee compensation line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(iii) change in deferred purchase consideration for previously acquired businesses, which was a gain of $1,200 and $2,470 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively, (December 31, 2019 – $117 and $2,415, respectively). These adjustments are presented in the contingent consideration adjustment line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(iv) severances, which were $121 and $741 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $296 and $1,187, respectively), and integration expenses. Severance costs are presented in the employee compensation line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
b. These expenses represent non-cash expenses recognized in connection with stock options and other awards issued under share-based plans.
c. This includes losses on foreign currency exchange included in selling, general and administration expenses.
d. This line item primarily represents legal settlements and associated legal costs reached outside of the normal course of business, which were $203 and $589 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $292 and $716, respectively), as well as non-cash gains, losses and provisions and certain other costs. These costs are presented in the other line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
e. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that the Company uses to assess its operating performance and cash flows.
f. Commencing in 2018, the Company entered into various agreements with a single third-party independent sales organization to acquire the rights to future cash flows from a portfolio of merchant contracts.
(In thousands of U.S. dollars except for per share amounts)
Three months ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | |||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||
Net income (loss) | 22,577 | (3,077) | (103,670) | (69,465) | ||
Change in redemption value of liability-classified common and preferred shares(a) | – | 3,616 | 76,438 | 41,744 | ||
Accelerated amortization of deferred transaction costs / loss on debt modification(b) | – | – | 24,491 | 4,830 | ||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets(c) | 16,008 | 14,612 | 59,219 | 42,846 | ||
Acquisition, integration and severance costs(d) | 4,673 | 2,785 | 9,970 | 19,914 | ||
Share-based payments(e) | 3,200 | 227 | 10,407 | 994 | ||
Net loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange(f) | 1,029 | (10,725) | 18,918 | (11,680) | ||
Legal settlement costs and other(g) | 1,079 | (16) | 933 | 259 | ||
Adjustments | 25,989 | 10,499 | 200,376 | 98,907 | ||
Income tax expense related to adjustments(h) | (2,074) | (2,058) | (7,720) | (7,096) | ||
Adjusted net income (loss)(i) | 46,492 | 5,364 | 88,986 | 22,346 | ||
Adjusted net income per share attributable to common shareholders of the Company(j) | ||||||
Basic | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.35 | ||
Diluted | 0.33 | 0.06 | 0.84 | 0.33 |
a. This line item represents change in redemption value related to shares classified as liabilities prior to the IPO. As part of the IPO, the shares were converted into equity as Subordinate Voting Shares. These expenses are included in finance costs.
b. With the repayment of long-term debt from the IPO proceeds, the associated deferred transaction costs were recognized in finance costs on an accelerated pro-rata basis. Additionally, in 2019 a loss on debt modification was recognized because of the incremental debt taken to fund the SafeCharge acquisition.
c. This line item relates to amortization expense taken on intangible assets created from the purchase price adjustment process on acquired companies and businesses and from the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Pivotal Holdings Ltd. by Nuvei in September 2017, and excludes amortization expense related to capitalized development costs incurred in the normal course of operations.
d. These expenses relate to:
(i) professional, legal, consulting, accounting and other fees and expenses related to our acquisition activities and financing activities during the period and our IPO, which were $5,669 and $10,852 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $2,328 and $19,881, respectively). These costs are presented in the professional fees line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(ii) acquisition-related compensation, which was $80 and $803 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $241 and $964, respectively). These costs are presented in the employee compensation line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(iii) change in deferred purchase consideration for previously acquired businesses, which was a gain of $1,200 and $2,470 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $117 and $2,415, respectively). These adjustments are presented in the contingent consideration adjustment line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
(iv) severances, which were $121 and $741 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively (December 31, 2019 – $296 and $1,187, respectively), and integration expenses. Severance costs are presented in the employee compensation line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
e. These expenses represent non-cash expenses recognized in connection with stock options and other awards issued under share-based plans.
f. This includes gains or losses on foreign currency exchange included in finance costs and selling, general and administration expenses.
g. This line item primarily represents legal settlements and associated legal costs reached outside of the normal course of business, which were $203 and $589 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $292 and $716), as well as non-cash gains, losses and provisions and certain other costs. These costs are presented in the other line item of the selling, general and administrative expenses.
h. This line item reflects income tax expense on taxable adjustments using the tax rate of the applicable jurisdiction.
i. Adjusted net income is a non-IFRS measure that the Company uses to further assess its operating performance.
j. Adjusted net income per diluted share is calculated using stock options outstanding at the end of each period on a fully diluted basis if they were in-the-money at that time.
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | |||
Assets | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash | 180,722 | 60,072 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 32,055 | 32,765 | ||
Inventory | 80 | 709 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 4,727 | 2,268 | ||
Income taxes receivables | 6,690 | – | ||
Current portion of advances to third parties | 8,520 | 8,901 | ||
Current portion of contract assets | 1,587 | 1,720 | ||
Total current assets before segregated funds | 234,381 | 106,435 | ||
Segregated funds | 443,394 | 200,612 | ||
Total current assets | 677,775 | 307,047 | ||
Non-current assets | ||||
Advances to third parties | 38,478 | 42,584 | ||
Property and equipment | 16,537 | 15,272 | ||
Intangible assets | 524,232 | 408,380 | ||
Goodwill | 969,820 | 768,497 | ||
Contract assets | 1,300 | 1,426 | ||
Processor deposits | 13,898 | 12,478 | ||
Other non-current assets | 1,944 | 3,088 | ||
Total Assets | 2,243,984 | 1,558,772 |
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | |||
Liabilities | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Trade and other payables | 64,779 | 51,258 | ||
Income taxes payable | 7,558 | 2,866 | ||
Current portion of loans and borrowings | 2,527 | 2,874 | ||
Other current liabilities | 7,132 | 9,875 | ||
Liability-classified common shares | – | 58,262 | ||
Liability-classified preferred shares | – | 39,967 | ||
Total current liabilities before due to merchants | 81,996 | 165,102 | ||
Due to merchants | 443,394 | 200,612 | ||
Total current liabilities | 525,390 | 365,714 | ||
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Loans and borrowings | 212,726 | 722,166 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 46,320 | 12,976 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,659 | 4,875 | ||
Unsecured convertible debentures due to shareholders | – | 109,022 | ||
Total Liabilities | 786,095 | 1,214,753 | ||
Equity | ||||
Equity attributable to shareholders |
Share capital | 1,625,785 | 450,523 | ||
Contributed surplus | 11,966 | 1,603 | ||
Deficit | (211,042) | (104,812) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 22,470 | (10,385) | ||
1,449,179 | 336,929 | |||
Non-controlling interest | 8,710 | 7,090 | ||
Total Equity | 1,457,889 | 344,019 | ||
Total Liabilities and Equity | 2,243,984 | 1,558,772 |
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Year ended December 31 | ||||
2020 | 2019 | |||
$ | $ | |||
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | ||||
Net loss | (103,670) | (69,465) | ||
Adjustments for: | ||||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 5,121 | 3,682 | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 64,552 | 47,443 | ||
Amortization of contract assets | 2,114 | 2,323 | ||
Share-based payments | 10,407 | 994 | ||
Net finance costs | 164,684 | 85,452 | ||
Impairment on disposal of a subsidiary | 338 | – | ||
Write-down of inventory to net realizable value | 513 | 134 | ||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 3,087 | (4,699) | ||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | 10,061 | 2,667 | ||
Interest paid | (43,788) | (43,197) | ||
Net realized loss on foreign currency exchange | (5,937) | – | ||
Income taxes paid | (14,223) | (2,629) | ||
93,259 | 22,705 | |||
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | ||||
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (67,537) | (780,196) | ||
Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets | (1,683) | 1,158 | ||
Proceeds from the sale of a subsidiary, net of cash | 19,045 | – |
Sale of equity investments | – | 28,600 | ||
Net decrease (increase) in advances to third parties | 9,401 | (14,531) | ||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (3,395) | (1,825) | ||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (14,448) | (8,595) | ||
(58,617) | (775,389) | |||
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | ||||
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings | (3,380) | (28,833) | ||
Repayment of unsecured convertible debentures due to shareholders | (93,384) | (100,500) | ||
Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares | 758,447 | – | ||
Equity issuance fees | (42,966) | – | ||
Issuance of common shares | 150 | 187,295 | ||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 110,000 | 629,509 | ||
Repayment of loans and borrowings | (642,786) | (157,496) | ||
Payment of lease liabilities | (946) | (939) | ||
Dividend paid to non controlling interest | (940) | (360) | ||
Redemption of preferred shares | – | (2,299) | ||
Issuance of preferred shares | – | 81,240 | ||
Issuance of unsecured convertible debentures due to shareholders | – | 199,000 | ||
84,195 | 806,617 | |||
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash | 1,813 | 69 | ||
Net increase in cash | 120,650 | 54,002 | ||
Cash – Beginning of year | 60,072 | 6,070 | ||
Cash – End of year | 180,722 | 60,072 |
Conference call and webcast at 8:30 am ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021
MONTREAL, February 24, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results before market open on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Management will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 am ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 to discuss the financial results. Hosting the call will be Philip Fayer, Chairman and CEO, and David Schwartz, CFO.
The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com under the “Events & Presentations” section. A replay will be available on the investor relations website following the call.
The conference call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-425-9470 (US/Canada toll-free), or 201-389-0878 (international). A replay will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 (US/Canada toll-free) or 412-317-6671 (international); the conference ID is 13715172. The replay will be available through Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Investor Relations
Anthony Gerstein
Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
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The COVID-19 pandemic and its related quarantines and travel restrictions dramatically impacted travel industry revenue throughout 2020, leaving related businesses searching for solutions
MONTREAL, January 19, 2021 – Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the release of “Redefining travel payments in the post-COVID-19 era,” a white paper report and survey pinpointing growth strategies for travel operators in the aftermath of the pandemic, driven by payment technology. Produced in collaboration with Edgar, Dunn & Company (“EDC”), with participation from Visa, this comprehensive study contains data, insights and actionable intelligence for the travel sector as it plans its 2021 comeback, including the critical importance of a digital-first strategy, the most effective and innovative payment models to adopt, and what organizational changes could more swiftly catalyze growth opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its related quarantines and travel restrictions dramatically impacted travel industry revenue throughout 2020, leaving related businesses searching for solutions. The recent release of vaccines has signaled a light at the end of the tunnel, providing travel operators with the confidence to put their comeback plans into action. It was with this in mind that Nuvei joined with EDC, an independent, global strategy consulting firm specializing in payments and digital financial services, to produce “Redefining travel payments in the post-COVID-19 era.”
The report comprises in-depth insights into current industry pain points and payment-related solutions for the future, interviews with top airlines and online travel agents and an industry-wide survey conducted between September and November 2020, as well as analysis of the results. It highlights changing customer expectations that necessitate new strategies for success, including leveraging payment technology to a greater extent than before and designed to support merchants in their recovery.
“After a difficult year of global travel restrictions, we are confident that travel businesses will be bouncing back to cater to pent-up public demand,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO, Nuvei. “Payment technology is an indispensable tool for optimizing revenue, and for travel-related businesses in 2021 it’s a strategic growth and recovery driver, ensuring more customer journeys on their platforms end in bookings.”
“The travel industry had to adapt quickly to the negative impacts of the pandemic, reviewing their internal payment tools and organization, processes, partners and solutions,” said Pascal Burg, director at Edgar, Dunn & Company. “All players are now preparing for the rebound. Payment is a key lever to support OTAs’ and airlines’ priorities related to cash-flow preservation and revenue generation. Adapting to this new era will require merchants to leverage industry best practices and have a clear payment strategy, which we hope this white paper will help define.”
To download the full whitepaper, visit: https://try.nuvei.com/twp02.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Edgar, Dunn & Company is an independent strategy consulting firm founded in 1978. Our two fundamental principles of client service are to provide deep expertise in payments and digital financial services that enhances our clients’ perspectives, and to deliver actionable advice that enables our clients to create measurable, sustainable change in their organisations.
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Nuvei today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2020
MONTREAL, February 5, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2020.
Based on preliminary results, the Company anticipates:
“I am very pleased with our preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We made progress on our strategic initiatives, executed on multiple growth opportunities, enhanced our product offerings and capabilities, allowing our merchants to connect further with their customers regardless of country, currency, or payment type. Through our single integrated platform, Nuvei provides one of the industry’s most complete technology solutions, simplifying our merchants’ needs and requirements, improving conversions, reducing fraud, and driving sales, in addition to servicing 200 markets globally with a full set of payment capabilities including the ability to accept more than 450 different payment methods in nearly 150 different currencies. We are well-positioned for the future and I want to thank all of Nuvei’s team members for their contributions.”
The preliminary results included in this press release, including key performance indicators, are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this release and are subject to revision upon finalizing the audit of Nuvei’s annual consolidated financial statements. The Company will report and host a conference call including a Q&A session for its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
*Total volume does not represent revenue earned by the Company, but rather the total dollar value of transactions processed by merchants under contractual agreement with the Company. Fluctuations in total volume will generally impact our revenue, although it’s not a perfect correlation due to differences in volume mix.
** Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure. See “Non-IFRS Measures”.
Nuvei will host a conference call to discuss its preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results today February 5, 2021 at 8:30 am ET. Hosting the call will be Philip Fayer, chairman and CEO, and David Schwartz, CFO. There will be no Q&A session.
The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com/ under the “Events & Presentations” section. The conference call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-425-9470 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 201-389-0878 (International). A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call, and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 412-317-6671 (International); the conference ID is 13716079. The replay will be available until February 19, 2021. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the website shortly after the call has concluded.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Nuvei’s annual consolidated financial statements will be prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The information presented in this press release includes a non-IFRS financial measure, namely Adjusted EBITDA. This measure is not a recognized measure under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to a similar measure presented by other companies. Rather, this measure is provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company’s results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, this measure should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s financial information reported under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is used to provide investors with a supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance and thus highlight trends in Nuvei’s core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. The Company’s management also believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of issuers. Nuvei’s management also uses non-IFRS measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The Company’s management believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of Nuvei’s performance, primarily because it and similar measures are used widely among others in the payments industry as a means of evaluating a company’s underlying operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before finance costs, finance income, depreciation and amortization, income taxes expense/recovery, acquisition, integration and severance costs, share-based payments, net gain/loss on foreign currency exchange, and other.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regard to anticipated results. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s final short form shelf prospectus dated December 7, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei expands presence in the growing US regulated iGaming market
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona and MONTREAL, February 23, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces its accelerated expansion into the U.S. iGaming market. Onboarding online operators from fantasy sports, sports betting, casino, iLottery and several other industry sectors, Nuvei merchants can succeed due to the Company’s vast experience in customizing payment solutions specifically for online gaming and gambling operators.
Recognizing huge opportunity in the growing U.S. iGaming market, Nuvei has already obtained approvals to provide payment services to iGaming operators in multiple states, with more expected. Backed by decades of international industry experience, the Company can provide a seamless payment experience, from rapid onboarding to fraud prevention and optimizing payment profitability.
With more and more U.S. states legalizing online gaming and betting, U.S. iGaming revenue is expected to reach USD 127.3 billion by 20271. Nuvei’s response to the increased demand is to expand its end-to-end platform that focuses on one fast and simple integration, flexibility, automation, and innovative features that eliminate critical iGaming merchant pain points while facilitating business growth.
A particular industry pain point that Nuvei’s solution tackles is low payment acceptance rates. Through smart and sophisticated transaction routing via multiple acquirers, and acceptance of multiple payment methods for fast deposits and withdrawals—including cards, digital wallets, bank transfers and ACH—the Company’s aim is to provide the highest success rates possible.
“Nuvei is uniquely equipped to dive right into the rapidly expanding U.S. iGaming market, and as more states continue to legalize online gambling, our proven, market-tested payment solutions can deliver on operators’ key requirements from A-Z,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We have helped make online gaming transactions safer, faster and more efficient for nearly two decades across the globe. Our rapid growth is the result of our dominant position in the global iGaming space and our relentless commitment to our clients’ success.”
Offering seamless pay-in and payout capabilities, Nuvei enables operators to satisfy and gain more loyal clients. In addition, instant authentication of bank accounts for ACH payments provide added flexibility leading to increased conversions. The Company’s global token service provides best-in-class fraud protection for repeat payments, while enhancing revenue.
Cashier, Nuvei’s proprietary hosted payment page customized for the gaming industry, is the fastest integration option and is proven to decrease abandonment through its streamlined user experience, displaying the players’ preferred payment methods. Declined transactions trigger an automated recovery function to further increase conversion rates. Cashier is also designed to optimize multi-directional payment flows while adhering to unique industry compliance and regulations.
“Our speedy expansion in the U.S. leverages our track record of serving iGaming operators and platforms across most regulated markets in the world,” said Yuval Ziv, Nuvei’s managing director of digital payments. “Our expertise in the iGaming sector means we can anticipate the needs of the market and facilitate the success of operators in all regulated states.”
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This presses release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to the potential opportunities arising from the Company’s expansion into the U.S. regulated iGaming market. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s final short form shelf prospectus dated December 7, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Fintech provider adds new solutions to prevent and mitigate chargebacks, protecting merchant revenue as eCommerce booms
Montreal, February 4, 2021 – Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that it has enhanced its suite of chargeback protection solutions as part of its full-stack payments offering for online businesses. At a time when chargeback rates are at an all-time high, these additions provide comprehensive protection for businesses operating online.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns accelerated the growth of online commerce, and the number of chargebacks grew in tandem. Chargebacks are a major loss of revenue for merchants because they mean more than a lost sale. Chargebacks can lead to fines and higher processing costs.
It is with these issues in mind that Nuvei enhanced its chargeback suite. Integration with Nuvei now provides multiple layers of protection that can prevent chargebacks before they happen and mitigate the damage of those that do occur. According to recent internal data, 40 percent of chargebacks or more can be prevented with these enhancements.
These include Dynamic 3D Secure, a smart routing engine that functions in compliance with the recently enacted PSD2 regulations. By sending transactions on the Strong Customer Authentication challenge route, chargeback liability is shifted from the merchant to the issuer. Seamless payment experiences are maintained with an exemption engine, which analyzes the risk of each transaction to select which can be safely routed to a shorter payment pathway. Ethoca from Mastercard, also available via the same integration, provides real-time alerts when chargebacks are requested.
Other key elements to Nuvei’s chargeback suite are integrations with Visa Verifi’s Order Insight and Rapid Dispute Resolution. In cases of dispute, these products facilitate merchant customer communication and perform refunds without registering chargebacks, respectively.
Furthermore, Nuvei is integrated with more than 200 acquirers worldwide, which allows the provider to balance chargeback ratios by monitoring acquirer performance and routing transactions accordingly.
“After years of powering digital commerce, we acutely understand the negative impacts of chargebacks and fraud. And over the last year, with online payments at an all-time high, it became even more imperative for businesses to be protected at every stage of the transaction process,” said Philip Fayer, chairman and CEO at Nuvei. “We’ve enhanced our chargeback suite to deliver even greater coverage against fraud and preventable customer disputes, helping merchants retain more revenue and reduce potential reputational damage.”
Nuvei’s chargeback suite is acquirer and payment provider-agnostic, and available through one custom integration: via a hosted payment page, Web SDK, or API. The same integration gives merchants full access to more than 450 alternative payment methods and Nuvei’s other business-optimization solutions.
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes in over 200 markets worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regard to potential reduction in chargebacks and fraud prevention. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s final base PREP prospectus. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation approves payment technology provider to support sports gaming transactions
MONTREAL and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2021 — Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary has received approval to support the sports betting industry in Tennessee.
The Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation has approved Nuvei’s registration as a vendor. The approval authorizes Nuvei to provide its innovative payment technology to all licensed and regulated sports betting operators across the State.
Tennessee legalized sports betting in 2019 and it launched on November 1, 2020. Sports wagering began after the State started licensing sportsbooks who applied for licensure. Wagering on sports is legal anywhere within Tennessee’s borders for customers over the age of 21.
Nuvei has previously received state approval for sports betting in Colorado, Indiana and West Virginia.
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Nuvei Completes Acquisition of Base Commerce, Expands Product Capabilities and Distribution Network
MONTREAL, Jan. 4, 2021 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Base Commerce, LLC (“Base”), a leading provider of integrated payment solutions.
The acquisition expands Nuvei’s product capabilities with a proprietary ACH processing platform, further diversifies its acquiring portfolio, enhances sponsor bank coverage, and enlarges the Company’s distribution network.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
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Former Paysafe Group executive to lead new corporate business development efforts
MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the addition of Neil Erlick to the executive leadership team. Erlick will serve as Chief Corporate Development Officer, where he will focus on strategic business development in key industry verticals, corporate partnerships, as well as enhancing the Company’s overall growth in the rapidly growing U.S. regulated gaming market. He will be joining Nuvei on January 5, 2021 and will report to Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s Chairman and CEO.
Erlick spent nearly two decades in senior leadership roles at Paysafe Group, most recently having served as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Supporting global gaming operators, he helped grow the company from a start-up to a multibillion-dollar enterprise. He has facilitated partnerships with professional sports teams and leagues, as well as brokered transformational deals in high growth digital verticals.
Having worked closely with the card brands and payment stakeholders, Erlick has helped collaborate, educate and pioneer industry awareness to the rapidly growing opportunity in U.S. sports betting, following the Supreme Court ruling over two years ago to end the federal ban. In 2015, Erlick was elected to the Board of Directors of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) and was named in Global Gaming Business Magazine’s 2017 class of 40 Under 40.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Neil to Nuvei. As a passionate and talented digital payments industry executive, he brings a tremendous level of depth and knowledge in numerous verticals including iGaming, regulated gambling and sports betting,” said Fayer. “With over 20 years of experience serving complex markets, we believe that Neil’s expertise will provide incredible value as we continue to strengthen our leadership team.”
“Nuvei has done an exceptional job in developing an end-to-end global platform that solves many payment challenges faced by digital businesses,” said Erlick. “I’m excited to be joining the Nuvei team to drive its expanding number of strategic corporate initiatives and leverage its full-stack innovative platform to further support the company’s long-term growth plans.”
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding Nuvei’s hire of Neil Erlick as Chief Corporate Development Officer. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Global payments leader joins forces with ESE Entertainment as title sponsor for all esports competitions throughout 2021 season
MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia – December 17, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces it has entered an agreement with ESE Entertainment (TSXV: ESE) to be the title sponsor of leading esports team K1CK for all of its competitions for the 2021 season, across League of Legends, FIFA, Apex Legends and more. Pursuant to the Agreement, Nuvei has agreed to sponsor ESE’s K1CK esports team for the upcoming 2021 season, including jersey logo placement, inclusion in digital assets and related support, plus providing integration of the Company’s payment processing technology across ESE’s ecommerce and esports channels.
The agreement combines Nuvei’s market leadership and proven best practices in gaming and esports payment solutions, including support for over 450 alternative payment methods and 150 currencies in over 200 global markets, with ESE Entertainment’s wholly owned team K1CK, which has a 20-year track record of esports excellence.
Nuvei continues its expansion into the rapidly growing esports market with its sponsorship of K1CK to provide payment solutions for teams, sponsors, merchants and publishers. According to its recently revised Global eSports Market Report, gaming market analytics company NewZoo forecasts that the industry will generate over $1 billion threshold for the first time in 2021.
“As the esports ecosystem continues to grow, we’re excited to sponsor an iconic team, like K1CK, to provide the best payments experience to fans, merchants, teams and publishers, along with continuing to drive industry support,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Along with our deep experience in serving the online gaming and regulated sports betting industries internationally, we’re thrilled to join K1CK, given their similar history of excellence.”
“We are excited to begin working alongside a payments leader with the reach and scale of Nuvei, given their growing influence in global esports markets. We share a similar belief that payments in the esports arena is a significant opportunity,” said Konrad Wasiela, CEO of ESE. “Nuvei provides us with a world class transaction platform, a critical piece in further monetizing our esports and gaming assets globally. We also look forward to presenting Nuvei logo placement on our professional esports team jerseys, apparel, and select digital assets in the upcoming year.”
We are Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports over 450 local and alternative payment methods and 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. Learn more at www.nuvei.com.
ESE Entertainment is a Europe based entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports. ESE consists of multiple assets and world-class operators in the gaming and esports industries. Capabilities include but are not limited to: physical infrastructure, broadcasting, global distribution for gaming and esports-related content, advertising, sponsorship support, and a growing esport team franchise. ESE is focused on bridging Europe, Asia and North America.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s sponsorship agreement with ESE Entertainment Inc. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei enables merchants to improve acceptance rates, avoid fines and comply with Strong Customer Authentication requirements
LONDON and MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces it has enhanced its payment authorization platform to include a smart and dynamic solution for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliance. The Company now offers a variety of customization options to ensure compliant and optimized payment processing flows.
Merchants who have not transitioned from 3D Secure 1 (3DS1) to 3D Secure 2 (3DS2) must implement a compliant solution prior to the enforcement deadline for Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) SCA, starting December 31, 2020 in the EU, or face potential fines and a decline in acceptance rates. For merchants who have not yet implemented 3DS2, the transition may seem daunting and burdensome, with the prospect of processing issues potentially affecting acceptance rates, presenting a significant concern. Nuvei’s solution ensures its clients’ transactions remain secure and optimized, even during times of regulatory changes.
Nuvei enables existing and new customers alike to take advantage of its fully compliant and customizable solution. Merchants can now define a set of criteria to route transactions to 3DS2 or 3DS1, as long as the latter is commercially available. Merchants can also define rules to avoid routing transactions to 3DS entirely for trusted or returning customers.
“Our approach to SCA is to minimize the level of complexity for merchants and their clients to provide a seamless payment experience,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Our goal is to optimize transactions and ensure the best possible conversion rates, while maintaining the highest levels of security.”
Nuvei offers several mechanisms to keep merchants’ acceptance rates high and avoid possible fallout from the transition to 3DS2. The solution offers continued support for 3DS1 to prevent acceptance rate decreases. Merchants can choose to automatically cascade 3DS2 and 3DS1, so that in case 3DS2 authentication fails, the customer is asked to authenticate via 3DS1. The solution is also fully agnostic and allows 3DS authentication to be performed using Nuvei’s proprietary 3DS authentication services, or via several other authentication services; these, too, can be set to cascade. By configuring cascading rules, merchants can safeguard against technical downtime and combat authentication decline. It also offers optimal 3DS user experience for customers, preventing cart abandonment and promoting a swift payment process.
For new and existing merchants, integration is easy, via a hosted payment page, API, or SDKs. Once integrated, a dedicated SCA dashboard and comprehensive reports are available, including high-level analytics as well as transaction-level deep-dives. To ensure onboarding success, Nuvei offers complimentary expert in-house consultation, traffic optimization and risk analysis services.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports over 450 local and alternative payment methods and 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. Learn more at www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding Nuvei’s enhanced payment authorization platform and compliance with Strong Customer Authentication requirements. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei continues to expand global acquiring presence across Latin America with strategic technology agreement
Medellín, Colombia, Dec. 2, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the payment technology partner of thriving brands, is proud to announce a deal with Wplay, a pioneer of online gaming in Latin America. Nuvei will provide the acquiring platform and technology to power Wplay’s Colombian payment operations and further fuel its expansion throughout Latin America.
Accountable for almost half of all online gaming revenue in Colombia, Wplay has integrated Nuvei’s Cashier. Providing access to more than 450 alternative payment methods, it enables Wplay to offer the options most popular with local gamers and bolster player acquisition and retention with faster, seamless payouts, while providing a frictionless user experience. The integration also allows Wplay to benefit from the Company’s value-added services, including fraud prevention and risk management solutions, through a single connection.
Wplay offers a wide range of betting services on its platform, including casino games, wagers on world events, and a sportsbook of more than 50 traditional sports. As a result of the agreement, users of these diverse services will be depositing and withdrawing their funds through Cashier, a product which reflects Nuvei’s extensive experience in the iGaming industry worldwide. In addition to Visa and Mastercard, users can take advantage of the Company’s wide portfolio of alternative methods that include PSE, Efecty, Baloto. Wplay users will also benefit from the Company’s real-time payout functionality for instant funding.
“Nuvei’s Cashier has proven to convert more, increase acceptance rates, while streamlining deposits and payouts. By accepting local debit and credit cards, plus local alternative payment options, Wplay can provide its users simple access to their preferred payment method,” said Yuval Ziv, Nuvei’s managing director of digital payments. “Further, our integrated risk management solutions and embedded eKYC features for quick player onboarding allow Wplay to maximize revenue while minimizing potential fraud.”
The global online regulated gambling market has experienced a significant surge in recent years, growing at a rate of more than ten percent annually. Operators in Latin America particularly are seeing rapid growth in volumes, with KPMG research reporting that the segment is already worth over US $2.1 billion. Nuvei’s robust platform and industry expertise were key factors as Wplay prepares to further capitalize on the explosive growth of the segment throughout Latin America.
“This agreement with Nuvei will help us maintain the security and ease-of-use of our platform as we scale, upholding the level of service that our customers have come to expect,” said Julio César Tamayo, president of Wplay. “Now that we’re working with a globally-recognized payment partner that can also tailor its service to the needs of our local marketplace, we feel more confident than ever about the future.”
Founded in 2017, Wplay was the first company to receive a license from Colombia’s gaming regulator Coljuegos, and today it boasts more than 1,600,000 users in that country – almost half of the entire market. With 7,000 points of sale throughout Colombia, and sponsorship deals with eight Liga Águila football teams and the national Olympic team, the company’s brand is recognized by 35 million sports fans nationwide.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports over 450 local and alternative payment methods and 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. Learn more at www.nuvei.com.
WPlay.co is a company from the sector of chance and luck games that arises from the vision of the corporate group AQUILA GLOBAL GROUP S.A.S. It is the first company in Colombia to obtain authorization from Coljuegos with contract No C1422 of 2017 for the operation of Internet sports betting. It is a 100% Colombian enterprise, with people and companies that have been in this sector for more than 20 years and today they seek to contribute to the consolidation of internet betting in Colombia.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding Nuvei’s technology vendor relationship with Wplay. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei's application for a West Virginia Lottery i-Gaming Interim Supplier license and Sports Wagering Interim Supplier license were approved
MONTREAL, and CHARLESTON, WV, Nov. 19, 2020 — Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today that its subsidiary Nuvei Technologies Inc. (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) has received approval to support the sports betting and iGaming industry in West Virginia.
Nuvei is a full-service payments provider to the iGaming and sports betting industries. The Company’s application for a West Virginia Lottery i-Gaming Interim Supplier license and Sports Wagering Interim Supplier license were approved by the West Virginia Lottery Commission.
With the approval, the Company will be allowed to operate as an i-Gaming supplier in compliance with the codes outlined in West Virginia’s Interactive Wagering Act (§29-22E-1) and provide services for sports betting operators under West Virginia’s Sports Wagering Act (§29-22D-8 et seq.).
West Virginia legalized sports betting in March of 2018 in advance of the 2018-19 NFL season; the law became active with the U.S. Supreme Court decision in May of the same year.
“We are thrilled to have met the requirements to operate in yet another state as we work on our U.S. online gaming industry expansion,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We look forward to serving the West Virginia iGaming and sports betting industry with our innovative payment technology that empowers gaming operators to improve conversions and take advantage of greater revenue opportunities.”
Last summer, Nuvei met vendor licensing requirements put forth by the states of Colorado and Indiana. The approvals authorize the Company to provide gaming operators and companies with seamless payment solutions for customers over the age of 21 who place legal wagers on games in the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), and any other professional and amateur sports betting transactions.
Currently, 17 states have legalized online sports betting, while several states are working on legislation to approve sports betting following the U.S. Supreme Court decision more than two years ago to end the federal ban.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding opportunities arising from Nuvei’s West Virginia sports betting and iGaming industry license approvals. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Base Commerce, LLC
MONTREAL, Dec. 1, 2020 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Base Commerce, LLC (“Base”), a leading provider of integrated payment solutions. The transaction is expected to close on or about December 31, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
Founded in 2008, Base is a technology-driven payment processing company specializing in bankcard and ACH payment processing solutions. Base serves clients in a wide range of industries, including property management, consumer finance and collections, tolling, parking and transportation, and charitable giving. In addition to providing revenue opportunities, this acquisition expands Nuvei’s product capabilities, diversifies its acquiring portfolio, enhances sponsor bank coverage, and enlarges its distribution network. Base processes approximately $8 billion in ACH volume and more than $2 billion of credit card acquiring volume on an annual basis.
“We are thrilled to announce our agreement to acquire Base Commerce, a leading payment solutions provider with a merchant-first philosophy that matches our own. This acquisition will significantly expand our product capabilities with a proprietary ACH processing platform as well as further build and diversify our acquiring portfolio, adding high margin verticals,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We are excited for the Base team to join us on our mission to make our world a local marketplace.”
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Base is a leading provider of advanced payment processing solutions. Stakeholders in many areas of the payments ecosystem rely on Base’s comprehensive suite of technology and service offerings to ensure that payments are processed securely, promptly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to Nuvei and Base’s ability to satisfy all closing conditions, to close the transaction within the anticipated timeline, as well as Nuvei’s ability to integrate Base, accelerate its development timeline and increase its sales. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei will enable Unikrn to continue platform expansion as the popularity of esports and online casino gaming grows worldwide
SEATTLE, Nov. 25, 2020 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces today a partnership with Unikrn, the world’s leading esports betting operator. By supporting card acquiring and over 450 alternative payment methods (APMs) and 150 currencies worldwide, Nuvei will enable Unikrn to continue platform expansion as the popularity of esports and online casino gaming grows worldwide.
Unikrn will be using Cashier, Nuvei’s innovative hosted payment page, to process customer transactions worldwide within a single interface — simplifying the customer journey to deposit and redeem funds.
Esports has grown from a niche market segment to one that now attracts an audience of approximately 495 million people worldwide due to monumental growth over the last decade and an additional surge of interest during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Unikrn, the two-time winner of EGR’s Esports Operator of the Year, is a global gaming operator uniquely positioned to take advantage of this explosive growth. Founded in 2014 by the former CEO of Microsoft Ventures, the company is currently active in 24 countries, including 41 states in the U.S. Unikrn offers a wide range of online gaming options on one platform, from its award-winning innovations in 24/7 virtual esports and skill-betting on popular online games, to sports betting and even a suite of traditional casino games.
Nuvei’s Cashier is designed to handle high volumes of international payments reliably and securely, while maintaining regulatory compliance. It provides a localized interface and is integrated with nearly 150 global currencies and hundreds of local payment methods, ensuring a seamless payment experience for users in over 200 global markets. It also comes embedded with tools proven to minimize abandonment and offers industry-leading payouts.
Unikrn’s customer base continues to grow in both size and diversity. This has brought the new challenge of catering to customers with different preferences as to payment method, currency and language, while maintaining a seamless and enjoyable user experience. With its steadily expanding global footprint and supporting the industry’s most extensive list of APMs and currencies, Nuvei was the evident choice to solve this problem.
“Unikrn offers our global customer base access to an unrivaled spectrum of gaming experiences without interruption,” said Rahul Sood, co-founder of Unikrn. “Nuvei was the best option for us to ensure we meet these expectations and offer a platform that will scale with our rapid growth. Cashier makes our customers’ payment journey safe and seamless. We look forward to working with Nuvei for many years to come.”
“Nuvei’s payment platform offers a complete toolkit for gaming operators looking to diversify and scale their offerings domestically and internationally, along with the global growth of their industry,” said Yuval Ziv, managing director of digital payments at Nuvei. “This new partnership with Unikrn is in line with our vision of an expanding ecosystem of partners that benefits operators and customers alike.”
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Established in 2014, Unikrn is one of the world’s leading esports companies, building extensive crossroads through betting, gaming and esports. Funded with investments from Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher, Elisabeth Murdoch, Sheri Redstone and others in 2015, Unikrn has been recognized for Esportsbook of the Year and Wagering Innovation of the Year by EGR’s 2019 & 2020 awards. As the leading endemic bookmaker in esports and video games, Unikrn has patent-pending technologies and unique award-winning gaming experiences alongside best-in-class traditional betting options including an online casino and sports betting. Visit us online at https://unikrn.com/
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding its partnership with Unikrn. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei will be participating in a number of virtual investor conferences this June, 2021
MONTREAL, Nov. 16, 2020 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that the Company will be participating in the following virtual investor conferences.
Live webcasts, as well as replays, will be available from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com under the “Events & Presentations” section.
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The acquisition strengthens Nuvei’s presence in high-growth digital commerce verticals and further expands the Company’s geographic footprint in additional regions
MONTREAL and AMSTERDAM, Nov. 02, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Smart2Pay Global Services B.V. (“Smart2Pay”).
The acquisition strengthens Nuvei’s presence in high-growth digital commerce verticals and further expands the Company’s geographic footprint in additional regions. Furthermore, the transaction creates one of the largest and most complete alternative payment method (APM) solution providers in the world, with 450 APMs supporting online merchants in more than 200 global markets.
RBC Capital Markets advised Nuvei on the transaction, while FT Partners advised Smart2Pay.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
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Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), today reported financial results for its third quarter of 2020
Nuvei reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with IFRS
MONTREAL, Nov. 11, 2020 — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today reported financial results for its third quarter of 2020.
“I am incredibly proud of all that we accomplished in the third quarter, as we embarked on our journey as a publicly-traded company. We believe our performance, which included total volume* of $11.5 billion along with strong revenue growth, is a testament to the strength of our technology, business model and focus on high growth verticals,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Furthermore, we made significant progress executing our growth strategy, broadening our capabilities and footprint, as well as winning many notable clients. We earned regulatory approval in the states of Indiana and Colorado for sports betting, and launched local acquiring in Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, Brazil, and Columbia, meaningfully expanding our total addressable market. Lastly, we were thrilled last week to announce the closing of the Smart2Pay acquisition, which not only strengthens our global presence in high-growth markets including digital gaming, but allows us to offer a more complete, robust alternative payment solution. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to continue to scale the business and drive shareholder value.”
Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Recent Operational Highlights
Initial Public Offering
On September 22, 2020, Nuvei announced the successful closing of its IPO. The IPO, along with a concurrent private placement, raised $833 million in aggregate proceeds resulting in $758 million of proceeds to the Company.
Subsequent Event
On November 2, 2020, the Company announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Smart2Pay Global Services B.V. (“Smart2Pay”), demonstrating the Company’s commitment to growth through strategic acquisitions. The total consideration was settled with $82.9 million in cash, and the balance with 6,711,923 shares issued by the Company. The Smart2Pay acquisition strengthens Nuvei’s presence in the high-growth digital gaming space and further expands the Company’s geographic footprint in additional regions including Russia, Brazil, as well as adding UnionPay processing. Furthermore, the transaction creates one of the largest and most complete alternative payment method (“APM”) solution providers in the world, with 450 APMs supporting global commerce, all through a single integration.
Outlook
Total volume in the fourth quarter of 2020 to date continues to be strong with year-over-year growth in line with the third quarter of 2020. The following should also be considered for the fourth quarter of 2020:
*Total volume does not represent revenue earned by the Company, but rather the total dollar value of transactions processed by merchants under contractual agreement with the Company. Total volume is explained in further detail in the Company’s MD&A.
**Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are non-IFRS measures. Reconciliations of these non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures are included in the tables at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures and how they are calculated are also included under the heading “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
Conference Call
Nuvei will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2020 financial results today at 8:30 am ET. Hosting the call will be Philip Fayer, Chairman and CEO, and David Schwartz, CFO.
The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com/ under the “Events & Presentations” section. The conference call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-425-9470 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 201-389-0878 (International). A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call, and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 412-317-6671 (International); the conference ID is 13711347. The replay will be available until Wednesday, November 25, 2020. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the website shortly after the call has concluded.
The complete financial results are available at Sedar (www.sedar.com), as well as at Nuvei’s investor relations website.
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This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regard to our objectives and the strategies to achieve these objectives. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s supplemented prep prospectus dated September 16, 2020. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The information presented within this news release includes the non-IFRS financial measures, “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted Net Income”. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. These non-IFRS measures are used to provide investors with a supplemental measure of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses non-IFRS measures to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are important supplemental measures of Nuvei’s performance, primarily because these and similar measures are used widely among others in the payments industry as a means of evaluating a company’s underlying operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before finance costs, finance income, depreciation and amortization, income taxes expense/recovery, acquisition, integration and severance costs, share-based payments, net gain/loss on foreign currency exchange, and other.
Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) before acquisition, integration and severance costs, share-based payments, net gain/loss on foreign currency exchange, amortization of certain intangible assets, and the related income tax expense or recovery for these items. Adjusted net income also excludes change in redemption value of liability-classified common and preferred shares and accelerated amortization of deferred transaction costs.
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Interim consolidated statements of profit or loss and comprehensive loss | ||||||||
(In thousands of U.S. dollars except for per share amounts) | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||
Revenue | 93,599 | 70,752 | 259,165 | 166,489 | ||||
Cost of revenue | 17,007 | 12,173 | 45,736 | 27,683 | ||||
Gross profit | 76,592 | 58,579 | 213,429 | 138,806 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 61,398 | 62,689 | 168,499 | 138,405 | ||||
Operating profit (loss) | 15,194 | (4,110) | 44,930 | 401 | ||||
Finance income | (1,375) | (1,532) | (4,170) | (4,058) | ||||
Finance costs | 90,933 | 62,069 | 171,368 | 71,386 | ||||
Net finance costs | 89,558 | 60,537 | 167,198 | 67,328 | ||||
Loss before income tax | (74,364) | (64,647) | (122,268) | (66,927) | ||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 3,505 | 1,049 | 3,979 | (539) | ||||
Net loss | (77,869) | (65,696) | (126,247) | (66,388) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||
Foreign operations – foreign currency translation differences | (8,849) | 1,836 | 14,461 | 843 | ||||
Total comprehensive loss | (86,718) | (63,860) | (111,786) | (65,545) | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | (78,579) | (66,054) | (127,956) | (66,915) | ||||
Shareholders of the Company | 710 | 358 | 1,709 | 527 | ||||
Non-controlling interest | (77,869) | (65,696) | (126,247) | (66,388) | ||||
Comprehensive imcome (loss) attributable to | ||||||||
Shareholders of the Company | (87,428) | (64,218) | (113,495) | (66,072) | ||||
Non-controlling interest | 710 | 358 | 1,709 | 527 | ||||
(86,718) | (63,860) | (111,786) | (65,545) | |||||
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders of the company | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | (0.88) | (1.10) | (1.49) | (1.11) | ||||
No of shares weighted average | 89,217,178 | 60,072,213 | 86,153,927 | 60,072,213 | ||||
Consolidated statements of financial position | ||||||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | ||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
$ | $ | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | 99,426 | 60,072 | ||||||
Trade and other receivables | 31,880 | 34,069 | ||||||
Inventory | 540 | 709 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 1,648 | 964 | ||||||
Current portion of advances to third parties | 7,914 | 8,901 | ||||||
Current portion of contract assets | 1,755 | 1,720 | ||||||
Total current assets before segregated funds | 143,163 | 106,435 | ||||||
Segregated funds | 301,352 | 200,612 | ||||||
Total current assets | 444,515 | 307,047 | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||
Advances to third parties | 41,442 | 42,584 | ||||||
Property and equipment | 15,228 | 15,272 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 362,234 | 408,380 | ||||||
Goodwill | 760,833 | 768,497 | ||||||
Contract assets | 1,291 | 1,426 | ||||||
Processor deposits | 13,292 | 12,478 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 1,851 | 3,088 | ||||||
Total Assets | 1,640,686 | 1,558,772 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Trade and other payables | 57,477 | 51,258 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 153 | 2,866 | ||||||
Current portion of loans and borrowings | 2,319 | 2,874 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 4,196 | 9,875 | ||||||
Liability-classified common shares | – | 58,262 | ||||||
Liability-classified preferred shares | – | 39,967 | ||||||
Total current liabilities before due to merchants | 64,145 | 165,102 | ||||||
Due to merchants | 301,352 | 200,612 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 365,497 | 365,714 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
Loans and borrowings | 106,037 | 722,166 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 7,572 | 12,976 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 2,263 | 4,875 | ||||||
Unsecured convertible debentures due to shareholders | – | 109,022 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 481,369 | 1,214,753 | ||||||
Contingencies | ||||||||
Subsequent event | ||||||||
Equity | ||||||||
Equity attributable to shareholders | ||||||||
Share capital | 1,371,043 | 450,523 | ||||||
Contributed surplus | 8,767 | 1,603 | ||||||
Deficit | (232,768) | (104,812) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 4,076) | (10,385) | ||||||
1,151,118 | 336,929 | |||||||
Non-controlling interest | 8,199 | 7,090 | ||||||
Total Equity | 1,159,317 | 344,019 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | 1,640,686 | 1,558,772 | ||||||
Interim consolidated statements of cash flows | ||||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | ||||||
For the nine months ended September 30 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
$ | $ | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net loss for the period | (126,247) | (66,388) | ||||
Adjustments for: | ||||||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 4,142 | 2,115 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 47,121 | 31,969 | ||||
Amortization of contract assets | 1,697 | 1,809 | ||||
Share-based payments | 7,207 | 767 | ||||
Net finance costs | 167,198 | 67,328 | ||||
Impairment on disposal of a subsidiary | 338 | – | ||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 3,979 | (539) | ||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | 637 | 11,568 | ||||
Interest paid | (42,293) | (21,089) | ||||
Net realized loss on foreign currency exchange | (5,937) | – | ||||
Income taxes paid | (10,579) | (2,083) | ||||
47,263 | 25,457 | |||||
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | ||||||
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | – | (780,196) | ||||
Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets | (1,080) | 2,585 | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of a subsidiary, net of cash | 19,045 | – | ||||
Sale of equity investments | – | 21,800 | ||||
Net decrease (increase) in advances to third parties | 2,129 | (13,564) | ||||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (1,701) | (1,349) | ||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (10,570) | (4,663) | ||||
7,823 | (775,387) | |||||
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities | ||||||
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings | (293) | (27,491) | ||||
Redemption of preferred shares | – | (2,299) | ||||
Issuance of preferred shares | – | 81,240 | ||||
Issuance of convertible debentures due to shareholders | – | 199,000 | ||||
Repayment of convertible debentures due to shareholders | (93,384) | – | ||||
Issuance of Class B common shares | 150 | – | ||||
Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares, net of issuance fees | 719,886 | – | ||||
Proceeds from loans and borrowings | – | 629,509 | ||||
Repayment of loans and borrowings | (642,786 | (60,507) | ||||
Payment of lease liabilities | (691) | (701) | ||||
(17,118) | 818,751 | |||||
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash | 1,386 | 40 | ||||
Net increase in cash | 39,354 | 68,861 | ||||
Cash – Beginning of period | 60,072 | 6,070 | ||||
Cash – End of period | 99,426 | 74,931 | ||||
Reconciliation from IFRS to Non-IFRS Results | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||
(In thousands of U.S. dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||
Net loss | (77,869) | (65,696) | (126,247) | (66,388) | ||||
Finance costs | 90,933 | 62,069 | 171,368 | 71,386 | ||||
Finance income | (1,375) | (1,532) | (4,170) | (4,058) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,931 | 15,357 | 51,263 | 34,084 | ||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 3,505 | 1,049 | 3,979 | (539) | ||||
Acquisition, integration and severance costs (a) | 2,418 | 13,898 | 5,297 | 17,129 | ||||
Share-based payments (b) | 6,472 | 425 | 7,207 | 767 | ||||
Net loss on foreign currency exchange (c) | 778 | 125 | 3,118 | 2,602 | ||||
Other(d) | (802) | 72 | (146) | 275 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA(e) | 40,991 | 25,767 | 111,669 | 55,258 | ||||
Advance from third party – merchant residual received | 3,848 | 3,085 | 9,515 | 7,368 | ||||
(a) These expenses relate to (i) professional, legal, consulting, accounting and other fees and expenses related to our acquisitions and financing activities completed during the period and our initial public offering, (ii) acquisition-related compensation and deferred purchase consideration for previously acquired businesses, and (iii) integration expenses and severances paid. | ||||||||
(b) These expenses represent non-cash expenses recognized in connection with stock options and other awards issued under share-based plans. | ||||||||
(c) This includes gains or losses on foreign currency exchange included in selling, general and administration. | ||||||||
(d) This line item primarily represents legal settlements and associated legal costs reached outside of the normal course of business as well as non-cash gains, losses and provisions and certain other costs. | ||||||||
(e) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that the Company uses to assess its operating performance and cash flows. | ||||||||
Reconciliation from IFRS to Non-IFRS Results | Three months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | ||||||
(In thousands of U.S. dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||
Net loss | (77,869) | (65,696) | (126,247) | (66,388) | ||||
Change in redemption value of liability-classified common and preferred shares (a) | 58,952 | 35,720 | 76,438 | 38,128 | ||||
Accelerated amortization of deferred transaction costs / loss on debt modification(b) | 24,491 | 4,830 | 24,491 | 4,830 | ||||
Amortization of certain intangible assets (c) | 14,161 | 12,485 | 43,211 | 28,234 | ||||
Acquisition, integration and severance costs (d) | 2,418 | 13,898 | 5,297 | 17,129 | ||||
Share-based payments (e) | 6,472 | 425 | 7,207 | 767 | ||||
Net loss (gain) on foreign currency exchange (f) | (9,544) | 2,021 | 17,889 | (955) | ||||
Other (g) | (802) | 72 | (146) | 275 | ||||
Adjustments | 96,148 | 69,451 | 174,387 | 88,408 | ||||
Income tax expense related to adjustments | (1,824) | (1,563) | (5,646) | (5,038) | ||||
Adjusted net income (h) | 16,455 | 2,192 | 42,494 | 16,982 | ||||
Adjusted net income per share attributable to common shareholders of the company (i) | ||||||||
Basic | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.47 | 0.27 | ||||
Diluted | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.46 | 0.26 | ||||
(a) This line item represents change in redemption value related to shares classified as liabilities prior to the IPO. As part of the IPO, the shares were converted into equity as Subordinate Voting Shares. For the liability-classified common shares, the expense represents the fair value adjustment for the corresponding period, with the three months ended September 30, 2020 amount representing the IPO value of $26 per Subordinate Voting Shares. These expenses are included in finance costs. (b) With the repayment of long-term debt from the IPO proceeds, the associated deferred transaction costs were recognized in finance costs for the three months ended September 30, 2020 on an accelerated pro-rata basis. Additionally, in 2019 a loss on debt modification was recognized because of the incremental debt taken to fund the SafeCharge acquisition. (c) This line item relates to amortization expense taken on intangible assets created from the purchase price adjustment process on acquired companies and businesses and from the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of the predecessor by Nuvei in September 2017 (as further described in the 2019 notes to the audited consolidated financial statements). (d) These expenses relate to (i) professional, legal, consulting, accounting and other fees and expenses related to our acquisitions and financing activities completed during the period and our initial public offering, (ii) acquisition-related compensation and deferred purchase consideration for previously acquired businesses, and (iii) integration expenses and severances paid. (e) These expenses represent non-cash expenses recognized in connection with stock options and other awards issued under share-based plans. (f) This includes gains or losses on foreign currency exchange included in finance costs and selling, general and administration. (g) This line item primarily represents legal settlements and associated legal costs reached outside of the normal course of business as well as non-cash gains, losses and provisions and certain other costs. (h) Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-IFRS measure that the Company uses to further assess its operating performance. (i) Diluted Adjusted net income per share is calculated using stock options outstanding at the end of each period on a fully diluted basis if they were in-the-money at that time. Potentially dilutive instruments converted or reimbursed as part of the IPO have been excluded. |
The Company will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, November 11, 2020
MONTREAL, Oct. 28, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 8:30am ET. Hosting the call will be Philip Fayer, Chairman and CEO, and David Schwartz, CFO. A press release with third quarter financial results will be issued earlier that same day.
The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.nuvei.com/ under the “Events” section. The conference call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-425-9470 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 201-389-0878 (International). A replay will be available approximately two afters after the call, and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 (US/Canada Toll-Free), or 412-317-6671 (International); the conference ID is 13711347. The replay will be available until Wednesday, November 25, 2020. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the website shortly after the call has concluded.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods (assuming the successful completion of the Company’s acquisition of Coöperatieve Vereniging Smart2Pay Global Services U.A.) and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
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Nuvei is now licensed with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV), Mexico’s banking and securities regulator, and Banco de México, Mexico’s central bank
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 19, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today the expansion of its local Mexican acquiring platform.
SafeCharge Payments Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (the “Company”), an indirect subsidiary operating under the brand name Nuvei, is now licensed with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV), Mexico’s banking and securities regulator, and Banco de México, Mexico’s central bank.
The CNBV is an independent agency of Mexico’s Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit body. The autonomous agency supervises and regulates the Mexican financial system. The license is the latest addition to Nuvei’s ongoing global expansion initiatives, furthering its local payment capabilities, technologies and business relationships throughout Latin America and other regions of the world.
The CNBV license was granted due to the Company’s solid standing as a local payment provider in Mexico, along with Nuvei’s international size and scale. Licensing will enhance the ability to perform local acquiring in the Mexican market. The Company is currently the only non-bank affiliated online processor to receive the license, underscoring its commitment to identify and serve the unique needs of local and regional merchants throughout the country, while adhering to industry best-practices and regulations to protect fair trade and commerce.
Licensing and endorsement have now been granted by the main financial governing bodies in Mexico. In addition to the CNBV and Banco de México, the Company has a direct relationship with PROSA, the main payment processor in Mexico. The additional licenses will provide value to both local and global merchants seeking to increase authorization rates, reduce potential fraud and benefit from fully-supported local acquiring in Mexico and across Latin America, all through Nuvei’s single integrated platform.
Nuvei’s chairman and CEO Philip Fayer stated that the license is anticipated to have a positive effect, both for its clients and stakeholders.
“We expect the CNBV license to further improve our position when pursuing new financial and business relationships within the Mexican regulated market,” he said. “It also allows us to open new channels of communication with the Mexican government and local financial institutions, expanding and strengthening our trusted network as we work to securely and reliably process local and cross-border payment transactions.”
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods (assuming the successful completion of the Company’s acquisition of Coöperatieve Vereniging Smart2Pay Global Services U.A.) and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to the potential opportunities arising from the CNBV and Banco de México licensing. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s final base PREP prospectus. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei expands relationship with eTeacher Group, a provider of online education services
TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 14, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, is proud to announce a new development in its longstanding relationship with eTeacher Group, a provider of online education services in more than 20 countries.
Nuvei provides online payment technology and services for Langaroo, eTeacher’s new one-on-one English language tuition service for children. Responding to the increased demand for distance learning, the group has reached a new demographic of students with this service.
Established in the year 2000 as a K-12 online tutoring service in Israel, eTeacher has seen phenomenal growth in both its range of services and scope. It now boasts thousands of graduates worldwide from its six schools, which include Highway to English and Tekkie Uni.
Nuvei has been powering eTeacher’s online payments since 2014. International providers of online education require a robust payment system that can provide a localized solution to cater to specific regional needs and handle cross-border payments as smoothly as domestic ones.
eTeacher’s customers largely pay by recurring and subscription billing; courses are ongoing services, and customers prefer automatic recurring payments that last for the duration of their chosen course, instead of filling in their card details repeatedly. With Nuvei’s Checkout solution, customers enjoy a fast and frictionless payment journey, tailored to their location. Available through a single integration, eTeacher benefits from the innovative features of Nuvei’s subscription engine, including customized billing plans, automated subscription management and decline recovery features such as automatic retry, which significantly reduces lost conversions.
“At eTeacher Group, we strive to bring quality education to as many people as we can, so it is essential to have a payment partner that we can rely upon as we scale,” said Itay Shalital, chief financial officer at eTeacher Group. “Our success can be measured by our fast-growing number of annual enrollments of students from across the globe. Our partnership with Nuvei continues to provide us the scalable and innovative payment technology that we require as we expand into new markets and demographics.”
“We are proud of our longstanding partnership with eTeacher Group, and wholeheartedly support its goal of bringing the traditional classroom to the internet,” said Yuval Ziv, managing director of digital payments at Nuvei. “In addition to the growing demand for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel confident that eTeacher’s business will continue to flourish in the years to come. Nuvei is well positioned to address the expanding payment requirements of its long-term strategies.”
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods (assuming the successful completion of the Company’s acquisition of Coöperatieve Vereniging Smart2Pay Global Services U.A.) and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Established in 2000, eTeacher Group creates and operates leading virtual schools throughout the world. eTeacher specializes in large scale operation of online teacher-led classes. We work with leading professionals every step of the way, from recruiting teachers and developing content, to marketing, sales, and operations.
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with regards to eTeacher’s business growth. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Nuvei’s final base PREP prospectus. Forward-looking information is based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Nuvei approved to support regulated sports gambling payment transactions in Colorado state
DENVER, Sept. 29, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today that it has received its sports betting vendor license from Colorado’s Division of Gaming. This permits the Company to process payments within the state’s boundaries on regulated sports betting sites and apps.
After winning approval to do business in the state of Indiana last month, Nuvei will now be able to offer its full-service payment solutions, including Cashier – its innovative and customizable pay-in and pay-out platform – to the iGaming and sports betting industries in Colorado. This approval is part of the Company’s ongoing strategic plan to support the growing U.S. sports betting industry.
Sports betting was legalized in Colorado as of May 1 of this year after approval by state voters in November 2019. Legal bets must be placed with authorized sportsbooks and operators.
Nuvei can now provide gaming operators and companies with seamless payment services for customers over the age of 21 who place legal wagers on games in the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), and any other professional and amateur sports betting transactions across the State.
“This approval will continue to fuel our expansion as we look to grow our iGaming footprint in the U.S.,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “We are extremely honored to be able to support Colorado gaming operators as they look to process their customers’ sports betting payments securely and with ease.”
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal ban on sports betting in May of 2018. Today, approximately 75 percent of all U.S. states have legalized sports wagering or are in the process of doing so.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods (assuming the successful completion of the Company’s acquisition of Coöperatieve Vereniging Smart2Pay Global Services U.A.) and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Nuvei today announced the recent appointments of Daniela Mielke and Michael Hanley to its Board of Directors
MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2020 – Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U) today announced the recent appointments of Daniela Mielke and Michael Hanley to its Board of Directors.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Daniela and Michael to our board of directors,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s Chairman and CEO. “Daniela’s experience leading strategy for some of the most innovative organizations in the industry will be an incredible asset to Nuvei as we grow and scale our business. In addition, we will benefit greatly from Michael’s impressive background in financial management and governance, especially now that we are a public company.”
Ms. Mielke is the North American CEO of RS2 Inc., one of the leading providers of payment processing services in Europe and Asia Pacific. Ms. Mielke is also Managing Partner of Commerce Technology Advisors, LLC, a privately held consulting firm which she founded in 2016. She has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry in positions including: Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Vantiv, VP, Head of Global Strategy and Market Intelligence for PayPal Inc., SVP Global Strategy for Visa International, Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company, among others. Ms. Mielke currently serves as a member of the board of Bancorp Inc. and Finca International. Previously, she served as a member of the Board of GCPS, a multinational joint venture of commercial card issuing banks, from 2005 to 2007.
Mr. Hanley, CPA, CA is a Corporate Director with over 25 years of experience in senior management roles and corporate governance. He is the lead director and chairs the audit committee of BRP Inc., is on the board of directors and chairs the audit committee of Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. and is on the board of directors and audit committee of ShawCor Ltd. He is also a member of the board of directors of ExCellThera Inc. Previously, Mr. Hanley was on the board of directors and the audit committee of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and of Le Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Hanley was Senior Vice-President, Operations and Strategic Initiatives at National Bank of Canada. He also held a number of positions at Alcan Inc., including Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, and President and CEO of the Global Bauxite and Alumina business group.
We are Nuvei, the payment technology partner of thriving brands. We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform offers direct connections to all major payment card schemes worldwide, supports 450 local and alternative payment methods (assuming the successful completion of the Company’s acquisition of Coöperatieve Vereniging Smart2Pay Global Services U.A.) and nearly 150 currencies. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.
Bring will oversee the commercial strategy and development of Nuvei’s global unified acquiring business, while evolving its digital go-to-market channels
MONTREAL and LONDON, June 3, 2020 – Nuvei, a global payment technology provider, today announces the appointment of Motie Bring as Chief Commercial Officer. Bring will oversee the commercial strategy and development of Nuvei’s global unified acquiring business, while evolving its digital go-to-market channels.
Bring has over 18 years of experience in payments, holding various management and leadership positions in related industries. He served the last seven years in senior management roles at WorldPay (acquired by FIS in 2019), most recently as General Manager EMEA, Global Enterprise eCommerce, while also heading up the global commercial gambling teams. Prior to this, he was responsible for leading the company’s iGaming and digital content relationship management groups.
“I’m thrilled that Motie is joining our executive leadership team in this integral role. His background in delivering unified commerce solutions for some of the largest brands in the world is an exciting value proposition,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO. “Motie’s deep experience in a range of verticals, including regulated industries, is essential as we rapidly accelerate our global acquiring initiatives.”
Reporting to Yuval Ziv, Managing Director of SafeCharge and Nuvei’s head of global acquiring, Bring will be responsible for leading Nuvei’s next wave of international eCommerce growth. Bring has a proven track record of guiding performance-driven teams and successfully implementing card-not-present payment strategies across multiple industries and platforms.
“Motie is a highly esteemed executive in the payments industry with an enviable portfolio of accomplishments,” said Ziv. “I look forward to working directly with him to continue our ambitious global growth plans. His diverse payments experience across geographies, products and vertical markets will be vital in driving our continued commercial success worldwide.”
Bring is a prolific speaker at payment industry events and is a regular contributor to the press on all matters related to payments and eCommerce.
“Nuvei has grown immensely since its acquisition of SafeCharge late last year, and I am excited to be coming into the fold at such a critical period,” said Bring. “I see virtually limitless commercial opportunities on the horizon, and I am looking forward to defining and executing on Nuvei’s next level of global expansion.”
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