Finland’s Basware makes offer to acquire Irish fintech Glantus for £17.8m

Finnish software company Basware’s subsidiary, Genesis Bidco Limited, plans to acquire Irish fintech Glantus for around £17.8 million, aiming to enhance its invoice processing and capital management offerings.

Facts

  • Basware’s subsidiary Genesis Bidco intends to acquire Irish fintech Glantus.
  • The deal is valued at approximately £17.8 million, implying an enterprise value of £29.5 million for Glantus.
  • Glantus board unanimously recommends the offer from Basware.
  • Basware specializes in accounts payable automation and processes over 170 million invoices annually.
  • Glantus, established a decade ago, operates an AP platform focused on streamlining financial processes, capital recovery, and fraud prevention.
  • Basware aims to combine its AP platform with Glantus’ fraud prevention software for comprehensive invoice processing and capital management.
  • Basware CEO, Jason Kurtz, highlights shared strengths and the potential value of the acquisition.
  • The transaction and delisting are subject to approvals and expected to conclude in Q4 2023.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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