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operational capabilities and market presence in Europe, HPS ompletes acquisition of CR2 Ltd.
expanding its technology solutions for self-service
commerce. Cantaloupe stated that by integrating SB HPS, a global payment software provider, completed its
Software’s Vendmanager and Coffeemanager systems, it acquisition of CR2 Ltd., an Irish digital banking and pay-
will offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, including ments solutions company, following regulatory approv-
real-time analytics and integrated payments, positioning als. CR2, known for its BankWorld platform, reported it
the company for global growth and innovation while supports over 90 banks in more than 50 countries. The
providing high-quality, localized support to meet evolv- acquisition aligns with HPS' AccelR8 strategic plan to
ing customer needs. enhance its product offerings and open new revenue
opportunities in complementary markets. Expected to
Fime acquires Consult Hyperion increase HPS' earnings per share within the first year,
the deal was financed by bank debt, with Evercore as
Fime, a global provider of consulting, testing and cer- financial adviser.
tification, acquired Consult Hyperion, a consultancy
specializing in payments, smart mobility and digital APPOINTMENTS
identity. This acquisition, Fime stated, strengthens its
ability to provide comprehensive services, from ideation
to implementation and testing, across these sectors. Nium appoints new CFO and CCO
Combining Fime's global reach with Consult Hyperion's
specialized expertise, is expected to enable them to serve Nium appointed Andre Mancl as chief financial officer
clients worldwide, from startups to market leaders. The and Philip Doyle as chief compliance officer to enhance
merger also aims to drive innovation, security and com- its leadership team. Mancl, a former CFO at ChowNow
pliance in payments, smart mobility and digital identity, and ex-managing director at Credit Suisse, brings over
enhancing their ability to deliver innovative, locally 15 years of experience in the technology sector and
relevant services. financial management. He will oversee Nium's financial
strategy to drive profitable growth. Doyle, previously
chief risk and compliance officer at Zepz, has extensive

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