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Corpay Announces Acquisition of Alpha Group to Expand B2B Payments Reach in Europe
Corpay, a U.S.-based corporate payments firm, has announced plans to acquire London-listed Alpha Group International, a move aimed at strengthening its footprint in the cross-border payments and foreign exchange sector. The transaction, announced Wednesday, is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
The deal, structured as a court-approved scheme of arrangement under UK law, has received backing from Alpha’s board and its founder, who is also a major shareholder. If finalized, the acquisition would represent one of the most significant recent consolidations in the business-to-business financial services space, particularly within the FX and treasury management segment.
According to reporting from RTTNews, the agreement values Alpha’s enterprise at more than $2 billion. The per-share offer represents a substantial premium compared to Alpha’s market price earlier this year.
Strengthening a Cross-Border Payments Strategy
Alpha Group operates as a provider of foreign exchange and payment solutions for corporations and investment funds across the UK and European markets. Its clients include businesses managing international operations and funds requiring efficient tools for cash movement, investment, and expense management across borders.
In recent years, Alpha has introduced alternative account structures for investment managers seeking streamlined access to European markets. The firm currently manages several billion dollars in deposits across thousands of accounts. These services position Alpha as a platform serving mid-market clients that require financial infrastructure typically not available through traditional banks.
For Corpay, the acquisition supports a broader strategy of embedding payment capabilities across financial workflows, particularly in areas where operational complexity and currency exposure intersect. The company has focused on expanding its global reach and product offerings across treasury, corporate payments, and embedded finance use cases.
Deal Terms and Financing Strategy
The acquisition is expected to be financed through a combination of cash reserves, debt issuance, bank capital optimization, and proceeds from divesting non-core assets. The structure reflects Corpay’s intent to balance immediate capital requirements with long-term financial positioning.
The company also indicated that the transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings per share beginning in 2026, suggesting anticipated revenue and operational synergies as the businesses are integrated.
Market response to the news was immediate. Shares of Alpha Group rose sharply in trading following the announcement. Corpay’s stock also saw moderate gains ahead of the disclosure, closing modestly higher on the New York Stock Exchange the previous day.
Regulatory Approval and Shareholder Commitment
As part of the legal process for UK-listed companies, the deal requires approval through a court-supervised process, including votes at shareholder and general meetings. Alpha’s board has unanimously endorsed the transaction and plans to recommend approval to shareholders.
The company’s founder and former CEO, who retains a significant equity stake, has formally committed to supporting the deal. His backing, via an irrevocable undertaking, provides added momentum for the proposal heading into the regulatory and governance review phase.
Once approved, the acquisition would allow Corpay to integrate Alpha’s FX capabilities into its broader payments architecture, potentially offering clients more comprehensive treasury and international payment tools.
Broader Market Context
The acquisition highlights a continued trend in the B2B fintech sector: consolidation through strategic mergers and acquisitions aimed at building end-to-end infrastructure across borders. As regulatory frameworks for payments and FX services tighten, and customer expectations for seamless international finance grow, larger players are moving to secure assets that offer both product strength and regional expertise.
Alpha’s focus on mid-market and institutional clients complements Corpay’s existing base, and the combined entity could gain further competitive advantage in a market shaped by scale, integration, and regulatory clarity.
The announcement also comes as Corpay prepares to share more details on its quarterly performance and full-year outlook during an upcoming earnings call scheduled for August.
