GALWAY, Ireland and LONG BEACH, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fintrax Group, a leader in multi-currency digital payment processing for tourists, and Planet Payment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLPM), a leading provider of international and multi-currency processing services, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Fintrax will acquire Planet Payment for $4.50 per share in cash.

Patrick Waldron, Chief Executive Officer of Fintrax Group said, “The acquisition of Planet Payment will expand our ability to serve global customers, particularly in the US, Canada, the Middle East, Latin America, China and South East Asia.  We look forward to working with Carl Williams and his team to grow the combined business.”

 “We are excited to be joining the Fintrax organization and to combining our unique products and services, thus adding more value to our customers,” said Carl J. Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Planet Payment.

The Board of Directors of Planet Payment has unanimously approved the transaction. The transaction is subject to Planet Payment’s stockholders tendering a majority of Planet Payment’s outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis prior to the expiration of the tender offer, certain regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. In connection with the execution of the definitive agreement, Planet Payment’s directors and executive officers and certain shareholders, representing an aggregate of approximately 28% of the company’s outstanding shares and derivative securities, have entered into support agreements with Fintrax pursuant to which they have agreed to tender their shares into Fintrax’s offer. The transaction is expected to close by year-end.

BofA Merrill Lynch is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel to Fintrax. FT Partners is serving as financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal counsel to Planet Payment.