Verifone

PE-Owned

Francisco 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.

Founded: 1981|Acquired by Francisco Partners (2018)$3.4B|Website →
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Ownership Information

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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