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1517452 B.C. Ltd. completed the acquisition of Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) from Su Chun, Kingsferry Capital Management Group Limited and others. 1517452 B.C. Ltd. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) from Su Chun, Kingsferry Capital Management Group Limited and others for approximately CAD 200 million on December 22, 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, 1517452 B.C. Ltd. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Payfare for CAD 4 in cash per share. Following completion of the arrangement, it is expected that Payfare Shares will be delisted from the TSX and withdrawn from trading on the OTCQX and Payfare will make an application to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Securities Laws. Payfare will pay a termination fee of CAD 10,073,306 to 1517452 B.C. Ltd. in case of termination of the transaction under specified circumstances.
The Transaction is subject to the receipt of Payfare shareholder approval, court approval, certain third-party approvals, regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions for transactions of this nature, as well as subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The Board of Directors of Payfare, after receiving the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent directors, unanimously approved the transaction. The Transaction is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. As of January 23, 2025, Payfare has been granted an interim order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Kingsferry Capital Management Group Limited, which beneficially owns, controls or directs approximately 10.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Payfare Inc. (TSX: PAY) ("Payfare" or the "Company"), today issued an open letter to fellow shareholders of Payfare, urging them to vote against the proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company by 1517452 B.C. Ltd. As on February 21, 2025, the transaction has been approved by Payfare shareholders. The transaction has been approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on February 26, 2025.
Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods Inc. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to Payfare. Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to the Special Committee. Philippe Tardif and Frazer House of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Dentons acted as legal advisors to Payfare. Patrick Menda and Susan Tomaine of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and John K. Wilson of Foley & Lardner LLP acted as external legal advisors to Fiserv, Inc., the parent company of 1517452 B.C. Ltd. Odyssey Trust Company acted as transfer agent and registrar and depository bank to Payfare. Kingsdale Advisors acted as information agent to Payfare and 1517452 B.C. Ltd. KPMG LLP acted as independent auditor of Payfare.
1517452 B.C. Ltd. completed the acquisition of Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) from Su Chun, Kingsferry Capital Management Group Limited and others on March 3, 2025. As a result of the completion of the arrangement, the Purchaser acquired all of the issued and outstanding Payfare shares. The Payfare shares will cease to be listed on the TSX and to be quoted on the OTCQX. The Purchaser intends to apply for Payfare to cease to be a reporting issuer. 공지 • Mar 03
Payfare's Class A Common Shares to be Delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, and Withdrawn from Trading in the U.S. on the OTCQX Payfare Inc. (‘Payfare’ or the ‘Company’) announced that 1517452 B.C. Ltd. (the ‘Purchaser’), an affiliate of Fiserv Inc. (‘Fiserv’) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Payfare pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the ‘Arrangement’). The Class A common shares of Payfare (‘Payfare Shares’) will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, and will be withdrawn from trading in the U.S. on the OTCQX. Payfare will apply to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada. The Toronto Stock Exchange will disseminate a notice announcing the delisting of the Payfare Shares in due course. 공지 • Feb 12
Kingsferry Capital Management Urges Shareholders of Payfare to Vote Against Proposed Arrangement Between Payfare and Fiserv On February 11, 2025, Kingsferry Capital Management Group Limited issued an open letter to fellow shareholders of Payfare Inc., urging them to vote against the proposed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company by 1517452 B.C. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc., at the Company's upcoming special meeting of shareholders to be held on February 21, 2025. Kingsferry Capital Management expressed its view that the current offer by 1517452 B.C. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc., to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares at a price of C$4.00 per share under the proposed plan of arrangement grossly undervalues the Company and prioritizes insider gains over the interests of the Company's shareholders and the interests of the Company. 공지 • Dec 25
1517452 B.C. Ltd. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) for approximately CAD 200 million. 1517452 B.C. Ltd. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) for approximately CAD 200 million on December 22, 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, 1517452 B.C. Ltd. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Payfare for CAD 4.00 in cash per share. Payfare will pay a termination fee of CAD 10 million to 1517452 B.C. Ltd. in case of termination of the transaction under specified circumstances.
The Transaction is subject to the receipt of Payfare shareholder approval, court approval, certain third-party approvals, and other customary closing conditions for transactions of this nature. The Board of Directors of Payfare, after receiving the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent directors ("Special Committee"), unanimously approved the transaction. The Transaction is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods Inc. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to Payfare . Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to the Special Committee. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Dentons acted as legal advisors to Payfare. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP acted as external legal advisors to Fiserv, Inc., the parent company of 1517452 B.C. Ltd. 공지 • Nov 20
Payfare Inc. Launches Pronto Providing Earned Wage Access to Canadians Payfare Inc. announced the launch of its new EWA product, Pronto by PayfareTM. Pronto provides Canadian workers with on-demand access to their earned wages, providing them with financial flexibility to manage income and expenses. Pronto, built on Payfare's award winning payout platform, allows employees to access a portion of their wages as they earn, rather than waiting for traditional pay cycles. This ensures that employees can manage unexpected expenses, reduce financial stress and have greater control over their financial well-being. There are over 10 million hourly-paid employees in Canada1 that make up a significant portion of Canada's labour force, especially in industries reliant on shift work or part-time employment. These sectors face challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled workers, where almost half of businesses report difficulties with staff retention2. This underscores the importance of solutions like EWA to support financial flexibility for workers, while helping employers improve workforce stability. Pronto can have significant benefits for employers, including enhanced employee retention, productivity and overall job satisfaction. Offering modern financial solutions like EWA can be a competitive advantage for employers looking to attract talent in today's tight labour market. Employers across Canada can now integrate Pronto seamlessly into their payroll process. 
