Shift4 in exclusive talks to acquire Worldline’s North American units

Shift4 (FOUR) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bambora Inc, Bambora Holding Corp, Bambora Corp, and Worldline SMB US, Inc, Worldline’s (WRDLY) North American subsidiaries. The contemplated transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to usual customary approvals. “This is a textbook Shift4 acquisition, delivering a massive funnel of gateway customers and payments volume to cross-sell onto our global acquiring platform,” said Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber. “This deal is similar to past transactions that have enabled us to rapidly grow our customer base by offering these merchants significant value and a better payments experience with a streamlined end-to-end commerce solution.”