Global Payments to Buy Two Divisions of Active Network in $1.2 Billion Deal

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Global Payments Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to buy the communities and sports divisions of technology and media company Active Network Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at roughly $1.2 billion. Active Network, which makes software that helps Web users find and register for events online, was taken private by Vista Equity Partners in 2013.

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Hospitality
applications
Sales and Marketing

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Event Management Software Recreation Management Software Payment Processing Software

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ACTIVE Network, LLC
$100M to $250M