Verifone
PE-OwnedFrancisco Partners took Verifone, the world's largest point-of-sale terminal manufacturer, private for $3.4B in 2018. Verifone processes 70%+ of U.S. card payments. Post-acquisition the company has pursued aggressive software-as-a-service transition, raising costs for merchants.
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Verifone is owned by Francisco Partners. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
1981
Verifone founded
2018
Acquired by Francisco Partners for $3.4B
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