PayMate Announces Intent to Acquire DigiAsia
September 24 2024 - 6:00AM
PayMate India (“PayMate”), a leading provider of B2B payments and
services with reputable investors such as Visa & Lightbox,
today announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the
“Proposed Transaction”) for the potential acquisition of DigiAsia
Bios Pte Ltd., Singapore, a leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS)
company in Indonesia and a fully owned subsidiary of DigiAsia
Corporation (NASDAQ: FAAS) (“DigiAsia”).
Under the terms of the Proposed Transaction, an
enterprise valuation of US $400 Million for DigiAsia’s business has
been determined. Additionally, post the Proposed Transaction,
PayMate intends to invest up to US $25 Million in cash, the
aggregate financing structure and terms will be finalized in mutual
agreement. PayMate and DigiAsia will continue joint due diligence
on both entities, identification of the right transaction
structure, entering into definitive agreements and the necessary
corporate and regulatory approvals of PayMate and DigiAsia which is
expected to take up to 60 days. Subsequent to the closing of the
Proposed Transaction, PayMate intends to initiate proceedings to
list the combined entity in India.
About PayMate
PayMate India Ltd – a leading digital B2B
payments company that empowers businesses of all sizes to enhance
financial efficiency and streamline B2B payments. The platform
simplifies and digitizes B2B payment processes, optimizing working
capital, and ensuring timely supplier payments. PayMate's solutions
encompass Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoice
Discounting, Cross Border and Embedded Finance. In FY24, PayMate
processed USD 10.5 billion in transactions, serving over 522,000
customers worldwide. With a strong presence in India, CEMEA, and
APAC regions, PayMate is the trusted partner for businesses seeking
to streamline payment processes.
For more information, visit https://paymate.in/
or follow us on LinkedIn.
About DigiAsia
DigiAsia is a leading Fintech as a Service
(FaaS) provider operating a B2B2X model offering its complete
Fintech solution in emerging markets. DigiAsia's fintech
architecture offers small and medium business enterprises (SMEs)
comprehensive embedded finance APIs to streamline processes across
the commerce value chain of distributors and customers. DigiAsia's
embedded fintech solutions equally address democratizing digital
finance access that supports financial inclusion of underbanked
merchants and consumers in emerging markets resulting in growth for
enterprise business. The suite of B2B2X solutions provided by
DigiAsia include, but are not limited to, cashless payments,
digital wallets, digital banking, remittances and banking licenses.
DigiAsia has recently established a strategic initiative to develop
its embedded FaaS enterprise solution with AI capabilities in
Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East, with plans for global
expansion. For more information, please visit DigiAsia’s Corporate
website here or Investor Relations website here.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”,
“project”, “targets”, “optimistic”, “confident that”, “continue
to”, “predict”, “intend”, “aim”, “will” or similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements
other than statements of historical fact are statements that may be
deemed forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
including, but not limited to, statements concerning DigiAsia and
the Company’s operations, financial performance and condition are
based on current expectations, beliefs and assumptions which are
subject to change at any time. DigiAsia cautions that these
statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and
actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of
important factors such as government and stock exchange
regulations, competition, political, economic and social conditions
around the world including those discussed in DigiAsia’s Form 20-F
under the headings “Risk Factors”, “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and
“Business Overview” and other reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from time to time. All forward-looking
statements are applicable only as of the date it is made and
DigiAsia specifically disclaims any obligation to maintain or
update the forward-looking information, whether of the nature
contained in this release or otherwise, in the future.
PayMate Contact |
DigiAsia Company Contact: |
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Vishvanathan Subramanian |
Subir Lohani |
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Wholetime Director & Chief Financial Officer |
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer |
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91-22-2661 6178 |
646-480-0142 |
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Email: corporate@paymate.co.in |
Investor Contact: |
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MZ North America |
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Email: FAAS@mzgroup.us |
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