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Helios consortium raises bid to acquire UK's CAB Payments

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Posted on February 2, 2026

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Last updated: February 2, 2026

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Quick Summary

Helios Consortium raises its bid for CAB Payments to $292 million, aiming to enhance its prospects in emerging markets under private ownership.

Helios Investment Partners Increases Offer for CAB Payments to £292 Million

Helios Consortium's Acquisition Strategy

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Details of the Offer

Feb 2 (Reuters) - A consortium led by investment firm Helios Investment Partners has raised its take-private offer for CAB Payments, valuing the company at $292 million, it said on Monday.

Market Reaction

The consortium is offering $1.15 per share for the British cross-border payments processor, after its previous $1.05 per share was rejected last month.

Challenges Faced by CAB Payments

The consortium, comprising major private equity firms focused on Africa, is vying for CAB Payments' offerings in emerging markets, especially sub‑Saharan markets.

CAB Payments shares rose 3.7% to 74.9 pence in early trade.

The company has had a bumpy ride since its London market debut in 2023, marked by profit warnings, job cuts, headwinds from a strong dollar and increased payroll taxes.

"After CAB Payments’ challenging period as a listed company, the long-term success of the business will be better supported under the Helios Consortium’s private ownership," the consortium said.

CAB Payments did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

(Reporting by Sri Hari N S in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Harikrishnan Nair)

Key Takeaways

•Helios Consortium increases its bid for CAB Payments to $292 million.
•The offer is now $1.15 per share, up from $1.05.
•CAB Payments has faced challenges since its market debut.
•Helios aims to leverage CAB's presence in emerging markets.
•CAB Payments' shares rose 3.7% following the new offer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Helios consortium raises bid to acquire UK's CAB Payments

1What is a private equity firm?

A private equity firm is an investment company that invests in private companies or public companies with the intention of taking them private, often aiming to improve their financial performance.

2What is an acquisition?

An acquisition is a corporate action in which one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company.

3What are emerging markets?

Emerging markets are countries that have some characteristics of a developed market but do not meet standards to be termed as such. They typically have higher growth potential.

4What is a cross-border payment?

A cross-border payment is a transaction where the payer and the payee are located in different countries, often involving currency conversion.

5What is a share bid?

A share bid is an offer made by an investor or company to purchase shares of another company at a specified price.

Helios Consortium's Acquisition Strategy

(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 through 3 to say Helios consortium, not Helios Consortium)

Details of the Offer

Feb 2 (Reuters) - A consortium led by investment firm Helios Investment Partners has raised its take-private offer for CAB Payments, valuing the company at $292 million, it said on Monday.

Market Reaction

The consortium is offering $1.15 per share for the British cross-border payments processor, after its previous $1.05 per share was rejected last month.

Challenges Faced by CAB Payments

The consortium, comprising major private equity firms focused on Africa, is vying for CAB Payments' offerings in emerging markets, especially sub‑Saharan markets.

CAB Payments shares rose 3.7% to 74.9 pence in early trade.

The company has had a bumpy ride since its London market debut in 2023, marked by profit warnings, job cuts, headwinds from a strong dollar and increased payroll taxes.

"After CAB Payments’ challenging period as a listed company, the long-term success of the business will be better supported under the Helios Consortium’s private ownership," the consortium said.

CAB Payments did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

(Reporting by Sri Hari N S in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Harikrishnan Nair)

Key Takeaways

•Helios Consortium increases its bid for CAB Payments to $292 million.

•The offer is now $1.15 per share, up from $1.05.

•CAB Payments has faced challenges since its market debut.

•Helios aims to leverage CAB's presence in emerging markets.

•CAB Payments' shares rose 3.7% following the new offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is a private equity firm?

A private equity firm is an investment company that invests in private companies or public companies with the intention of taking them private, often aiming to improve their financial performance.

2What is an acquisition?

An acquisition is a corporate action in which one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company.

3What are emerging markets?

Emerging markets are countries that have some characteristics of a developed market but do not meet standards to be termed as such. They typically have higher growth potential.

4What is a cross-border payment?

A cross-border payment is a transaction where the payer and the payee are located in different countries, often involving currency conversion.

5What is a share bid?

A share bid is an offer made by an investor or company to purchase shares of another company at a specified price.