Priority Commerce Buys IntelliPay for $11.5M, Moves into Government Payments
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Summary
Priority Technology Holdings acquired IntelliPay for $11.5M plus up to $3.5M in earnouts, launching a government payments vertical expected to add over $4M in 2026 revenue.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · PRTH
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IntelliPay Acquisition Closed
Priority Payment Systems acquired 100% of Convenient Payments, LLC (IntelliPay) for $11.5M base price plus up to $3.5M in earnout payments over eight fiscal quarters.
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Government Vertical Launched
The acquisition establishes Priority Commerce Government, extending enterprise payments into state and local municipalities, education, and healthcare.
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Revenue Impact
Management expects just over $4 million of incremental revenue for the balance of 2026, adding to the $262.3 million quarterly revenue base reported in Q2 2026.
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Earnout Structure
Seller receives 39% of gross profit for the first six measurement quarters and 20% for quarters seven and eight, capped at $3.5 million total.
Analysis · PRTH · Trade & Services
On August 25, 2026, Priority Technology Holdings closed its acquisition of IntelliPay, paying $11.5 million upfront with up to $3.5 million in earnouts tied to gross profit over eight quarters. The deal creates a new Priority Commerce Government vertical aimed at state and local municipalities, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. Management expects just over $4 million of incremental revenue for the remainder of 2026 — a meaningful addition to the company's $262.3 million quarterly revenue base. The earnout structure (39% of gross profit for six quarters, then 20% for two) aligns seller incentives with performance while capping total consideration at $15 million. This is a strategic expansion into the public sector, not a dilutive financing event.
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