Debt ReductionThe announced deal is expected to provide net proceeds of $440 million in cash, compared to approximately $370 million in debt outstanding, which is expected primarily to reduce debt in the short term.
Positive Market ReactionShares look up significantly following their announcement of a definitive agreement to divest their merchant of record Payments business and two small non-core units to Payroc WorldAccess.
Strategic RefocusSelling the business helps to simplify i3's business; its customers will be narrowed to its three core strategic verticals: Public Sector, Education, and Healthcare.