XBP Europe Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, Creating a Global Business Process Automation Powerhouse
XBP Europe Holdings (NASDAQ: XBP) has completed the acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, forming XBP Global Holdings. The combined entity projects annual revenue exceeding $900 million and will operate with 11,000 employees across 19 countries, serving over 2,500 clients including 60+ Fortune 100 companies.
The transaction involved issuing 81.8 million new XBP shares, eliminating $1.1 billion of BPA's secured debt at $4.98 per share, with an equity valuation of $585.7 million. The combined company maintains a Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.5x. BPA and its subsidiaries have successfully emerged from Chapter 11 following this reorganization.
XBP Europe Holdings (NASDAQ: XBP) ha completato l'acquisizione di Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, dando vita a XBP Global Holdings. La nuova entità prevede un fatturato annuo superiore a 900 milioni di dollari e opererà con 11.000 dipendenti in 19 paesi, servendo oltre 2.500 clienti, tra cui più di 60 aziende Fortune 100.
La transazione ha comportato l'emissione di 81,8 milioni di nuove azioni XBP, l'eliminazione di 1,1 miliardi di dollari di debito garantito di BPA a 4,98 dollari per azione, con una valutazione azionaria di 585,7 milioni di dollari. La società combinata mantiene un rapporto Debito Netto/EBITDA di circa 3,5x. BPA e le sue controllate sono uscite con successo dal Chapter 11 a seguito di questa riorganizzazione.
XBP Europe Holdings (NASDAQ: XBP) ha completado la adquisición de Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, formando XBP Global Holdings. La entidad combinada proyecta ingresos anuales superiores a 900 millones de dólares y operará con 11,000 empleados en 19 países, atendiendo a más de 2,500 clientes, incluyendo más de 60 empresas Fortune 100.
La transacción implicó la emisión de 81.8 millones de nuevas acciones de XBP, eliminando 1.1 mil millones de dólares de deuda garantizada de BPA a 4.98 dólares por acción, con una valoración de capital de 585.7 millones de dólares. La empresa combinada mantiene una relación Deuda Neta a EBITDA de aproximadamente 3.5x. BPA y sus subsidiarias han salido con éxito del Capítulo 11 tras esta reorganización.
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XBP Europe Holdings (NASDAQ : XBP) a finalisé l'acquisition d'Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, formant ainsi XBP Global Holdings. L'entité combinée prévoit un chiffre d'affaires annuel supérieur à 900 millions de dollars et comptera 11 000 employés dans 19 pays, desservant plus de 2 500 clients, dont plus de 60 entreprises du Fortune 100.
La transaction a impliqué l'émission de 81,8 millions de nouvelles actions XBP, l'annulation de 1,1 milliard de dollars de dette garantie de BPA à 4,98 dollars par action, avec une valorisation des capitaux propres de 585,7 millions de dollars. La société combinée maintient un ratio Dette Nette sur EBITDA d'environ 3,5x. BPA et ses filiales ont réussi à sortir du Chapitre 11 suite à cette réorganisation.
XBP Europe Holdings (NASDAQ: XBP) hat die Übernahme von Exela Technologies BPA, LLC abgeschlossen und damit XBP Global Holdings gegründet. Das kombinierte Unternehmen prognostiziert einen Jahresumsatz von über 900 Millionen US-Dollar und wird mit 11.000 Mitarbeitern in 19 Ländern tätig sein, wobei über 2.500 Kunden, darunter mehr als 60 Fortune-100-Unternehmen, bedient werden.
Die Transaktion umfasste die Ausgabe von 81,8 Millionen neuen XBP-Aktien und die Tilgung von 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar besicherter BPA-Schulden zum Preis von 4,98 US-Dollar pro Aktie, mit einer Eigenkapitalbewertung von 585,7 Millionen US-Dollar. Das kombinierte Unternehmen hält ein Netto-Schulden-zu-EBITDA-Verhältnis von etwa 3,5x. BPA und seine Tochtergesellschaften sind nach dieser Reorganisation erfolgreich aus Chapter 11 hervorgegangen.
- Combined annual revenue exceeding $900 million, indicating significant business scale
- Successful elimination of $1.1 billion in BPA's secured debt through reorganization
- Enhanced market presence with operations in 19 countries and 11,000 employees
- Strong client base including 60+ Fortune 100 companies
- Improved balance sheet with 3.5x Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio
- Strategic investment in agentic AI-powered workflow solutions
- Strengthened corporate governance with enhanced independent board
- Significant share dilution with issuance of 81.8 million new shares
- Integration risks associated with combining two large organizations
- Acquisition of company emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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XBP's acquisition of Exela BPA creates $900M revenue global automation company with improved 3.5x debt-to-EBITDA ratio following successful bankruptcy restructuring.
XBP Europe Holdings has completed a transformative acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, creating XBP Global Holdings with
The financial engineering here is particularly noteworthy. The transaction has dramatically improved the combined entity's leverage profile, reducing the net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio to approximately 3.5x. This positions the company much more favorably for future growth compared to its pre-transaction leverage. For context, business services companies typically target leverage ratios between 2-4x, so while still moderately leveraged, XBP Global now sits within an acceptable range for its industry.
The strategic rationale focuses on building global scale with a presence across 19 countries and a workforce of 11,000 employees serving over 2,500 clients. The company appears to be positioning itself at the intersection of business process automation and artificial intelligence, with specific emphasis on agentic AI solutions for healthcare, banking, and public sector clients.
From a corporate governance perspective, the transaction has diversified the shareholder base toward more institutional investors while maintaining majority board independence. This suggests an emphasis on governance stability during what will inevitably be a complex integration process combining these two substantial organizations.
Acquisition results in over
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and LONDON, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBP Europe Holdings, Inc. (“XBP Europe�) (Nasdaq: XBP), a pan-European integrator of bills, payments, and related solutions and services, has finalized its acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, LLC (“BPA�), a leading provider of business process automation solutions. The combined entity will operate under the new name XBP Global Holdings, Inc. (“XBP Global�), reflecting its expanded global footprint and capabilities.
This acquisition is expected to expand XBP Global’s annual revenue to over
“This development reflects our ambition to grow as a truly global technology and services powerhouse � a company with both regional strengths and a clear international identity. The acquisition creates a global, integrated platform with a referenceable, AI-powered solution suite, further strengthened by BPA’s improved balance sheet, which gives us significant momentum,� said Andrej Jonovic, CEO. “We are open for business and our teams will be reaching out to clients and prospects to share how this combination enhances our connected global brand and expands the value we deliver.�
Key Benefits of the Acquisition
- Global Scale and Strategic Agentic AI Investments
With this acquisition, XBP Global reinforces its position as a multinational leader in business process automation � accelerating global expansion and deepening market presence across key markets. Simultaneously, the combined company has made substantial investments in artificial intelligence, deploying agentic AI-powered workflow solutions across key sectors such as healthcare, banking, and the public sector. These initiatives are already enhancing operational efficiency, reducing manual workloads, and delivering measurable value to clients worldwide. Together, global scale and AI innovation form the foundation of XBP Global’s strategy to drive digital transformation and redefine enterprise automation on a global stage.
- Strengthened Financial Position
This transaction follows the significant strengthening of BPA’s financial position, resulting in a trailing Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of the combined company of approximately 3.5x. BPA’s enhanced capital structure provides the right conditions to support organic growth and strategic initiatives.
As part of the transaction, XBP Europe issued approximately 81.8 million new shares of common stock resulting in the elimination of$1.1 billion of BPA’s secured debt under the court-approved plan of reorganization for BPA and its subsidiaries, with shares valued at$4.98 per share and equity valuation of$585.7 million for purposes of the plan. As a result, BPA and its subsidiaries successfully emerged from Chapter 11.
- Enhanced Governance
Post-transaction, XBP Global’s ownership structure is more diversified, with a broader base of institutional shareholders. The company has also strengthened its corporate governance framework, with its Board of Directors remaining majority independent and now further enhanced with a new slate of highly experienced and independent members. This governance enhancement underscores XBP Global’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
XBP Global is committed to a seamless integration process, leveraging the strengths of both organizations to deliver enhanced value and innovative solutions to clients globally.
The company will file a Form 8-K to provide additional details about the transaction. Key aspects of the acquisition have already been disclosed in previously filed reports.
About XBP Global
XBP Global Holdings, Inc. (“XBP Global�) is a multinational leader in business process automation, serving over 2,500 clients—including more than 60 Fortune 100 companies—across 19 countries with a workforce of approximately 11,000 employees. The name “XBP,� which stands for “exchange for bills and payments,� reflects its mission reflects the Company’s strategy to connect buyers and suppliers, across industries, including banking, healthcare, insurance, utilities and the public sector, to optimize clients� bills and payments and related digitization processes. With the acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, XBP Europe transformed into XBP Global, combining its legacy with expanded global reach, AI-driven capabilities, and a commitment to driving digital transformation worldwide.
Its proprietary software and deep domain expertise position it as a trusted technology and services partner. With cloud-based solutions and a global footprint, XBP Global delivers measurable value, improves advances digital transformation, improves market-wide liquidity by expediting payments, and promotes sustainable business practices.
For more information, please visit: www.xbpglobal.com.
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This press release includes forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as projected Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and certain non-recurring items, while Net Debt is total debt minus cash and cash equivalents. The Company cannot reconcile these measures to their most comparable GAAP metrics � net income and total debt � without unreasonable effort, due to challenges in forecasting future interest, taxes, depreciation, and non-recurring items. These measures are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered substitutes for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
All forward-looking statements are based on estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that are inherently uncertain and subject to risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. These include, but are not limited to: (1) risks related to the acquisition, including the inability to realize anticipated benefits, disruptions to operations, and costs associated with the transaction; (2) legal proceedings; (3) failure to meet Nasdaq listing standards; (4) competition and market conditions; (5) economic, geopolitical, and regulatory changes; (6) challenges in retaining clients, employees, and suppliers; and (7) other risks detailed in XBP Europe’s filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors� section of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025, filed on March 19, 2025, and the proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting.
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