Shift4 Payments, Inc.

Shift4 is a leading independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S., and is expanding these solutions internationally. Following the acquisition of Global Blue Group Holding AG in the third quarter of 2025, Shift4 is also a leader in tax-free shopping (TFS). Global Blue is a technology and travel services platform that primarily offers TFS, dynamic currency conversion, and payment solutions to major retail brands globally. Shift4 processes billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses across nearly all industries. The company serves merchants ranging from small owner-operated local businesses to multinational enterprises. Shift4 addresses the challenges businesses face in managing commerce across multiple channels, geographies, and systems, which often involve various software and hardware tools. For instance, a small business might use many separate tools for operations, customer interactions, and payments, while a large resort could use an even wider range of tools for online reservations, check-ins, dining, spa services, activities, and parking. Shift4 aims to simplify and improve the commerce experience for merchants by providing an integrated solution that combines hardware, software, and payment processing. This approach seeks to reduce inefficiencies, enhance operational clarity, and improve the customer experience. The company's core business is its payments platform.