Paysafe Ltd. (PSFE) stock prices were down by a marginal 0.80% as of the market closing on June 24th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$11.11 at the end of the trading day. Subsequent current market fluctuations have seen the stock rise by 12.69%, bringing it up to USD$12.52.
Notes Offering
June 10th, 2021 saw the company announce the pricing of its previously announced offering of USD$931 million aggregate principal among senior secured notes. The offering will consist of USD$400 million of 4.00% senior secured notes, with a due date of 2029, in addition to 435 million Euros worth of 3.00% senior secured notes that will also be due in 2029. The offering has an expected closing date of June 28th, 2021, pending customary closing conditions. PSFE plans to refinance certain existing indebtedness with the capital generated from the notes offering, in conjunction with proceeds from new term facilities.
Partnership with Wix
PaySafe’s digital payments brand announced on June 1st 2021 that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Wix, a leading global SaaS platform wherein businesses can develop their online presence. The multi-country collaboration will see Skrill’s payment gateway being integrated with Wix to facilitate the option to accept payments for millions of business owners.
Scope of Collaboration
With over 200 million users worldwide, Wix provides its consumer base with a world-class platform that facilitates the building of a commercial online presence. The collaboration allows for accessible payment options in over 40 currencies, via credit and debit cards, local payment methods, and more than 80 banks globally. Integrated into the system are Skrill digital wallet and other Paysafe services, including Rapid Transfer and Paysafecash.
Promising Research
Paysafe conducted research in October 2020 that showed 84% of small to medium-sized businesses experienced a need to modify operations in light of the outbreak of the pandemic, specifically to appeal to a broader target market with adapting digital strategies being a core part of the strategy. 78% of the businesses that implemented changes specifically diversified their payment offerings, while 66% consequently saw an increase in sales.
Future Outlook for PSFE
Armed with an influx of capital to consolidate its balance sheet and an exciting new partnership, PSFE is poised to continue its trajectory of success. The company is keen to capitalize on the opportunities afforded to it in order to usher in further growth. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal to facilitate significant and sustained increases in shareholder value.
