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Priority Technology Holdings Agrees $1.6B Take-Private Deal

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Priority Technology Holdings agreed to be taken private by an investor group led by CEO Thomas Priore.
The deal values Priority at about $1.6 billion enterprise value, paying $8.05 per share.
The $8.05 price represents a 38% premium to the September 18, 2026 close.
Priority’s stock rose 33% on the news, lifting year-to-date gains to 42%.
Shareholder and regulator approval are required, with closing expected in the first half of 2027.

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Story summary

U.S. Priority Technology Holdings agreed to be taken private by an investor group led by CEO Thomas Priore.
The deal values Priority at about $1.6 billion enterprise value, paying $8.05 per share.
The $8.05 price represents a 38% premium to the September 18, 2026 close.
Priority’s stock rose 33% on the news, lifting year-to-date gains to 42%.
Shareholder and regulator approval are required, with closing expected in the first half of 2027.