Merchant Acquiring is Far from Dead; It’s Poised for Growth

New Report from Double Diamond Payments Research provides In-depth access into the health and future of merchant acquiring

DENVER--()--Acquiring Acquirers, Double Diamond Payments Research’s latest report, takes insight from Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) around the acquiring industry to provide an unprecedented, deep analysis of the acquiring market, its overall health and future.

“After the interviews wrapped up, and we analyzed and distilled everything, we were pleasantly surprised by how bullish and positive the findings came out in the acquiring business’s favor,” said Rick Oglesby, senior research analyst, DDPR, and report co-author. “From all indications, external pressures and compression on this market, we all thought CFOs would be less optimistic.”

Acquiring Acquirers analyzes several factors including key financial metrics, risks and threats, going forward net revenue, operating margin and pricing expectations, resource allocation and product priorities, valuation expectations, sponsorship, attrition and distribution priorities.

“We are seeing evidence of the sector’s health through acquiring organizations’ most recent earnings reports, which have been favorable,” said Marc Cochrane, senior research advisor, DDPR, and report co-author. “This industry has weathered some tumultuousness in the past several years between economic forces and disruptions in the market, yet it has held strong and continues to look strong moving forward.”

Based on report findings, merchant acquiring is far from a tired, commoditized business with falling margins and a bleak long-term future; instead, it is vibrant, and will continue its path of steady, long-term growth. Simultaneously, this sector will benefit from a technological revolution that offers even greater potential.

Findings and analysis are based on interviews with 10 CFOs who represent 15 acquirer operating organizations comprised of nine publicly traded and six private organizations. The 15 organizations in this survey comprise more than 25 percent of U.S. merchant locations, and 10 of the 15 operating companies were top forty acquirers.

For more information: Acquiring Acquirers: Why Insiders are Bullish on the Acquiring Sector or research@doublediamondgroup.com.

Double Diamond Payments Research

Double Diamond Payments Research (DDPR) delivers world-class payments-centric research, information and intelligence through highly sophisticated research methodologies and best practices. DDPR produces trend and analysis reports that are extremely valuable to the majority of firms driving growth in global electronic payments. In addition to these report and white paper offerings, DDPR also conducts customized and proprietary research projects for specific clients. DDPR is an affiliate of Denver-based Double Diamond Group. Visit www.doublediamondgroup.com for more information.

Double Diamond Group

Denver-based Double Diamond Group LLC provides expert consulting services to the global electronic payments industry. Founded by industry veteran Todd Ablowitz, a former ViVOtech and First Data senior executive, Double Diamond Group helps payments industry clients solve their most critical business challenges with a unique blend of experience, connections and know-how. From venerable leaders to promising start-ups, Double Diamond Group works with companies of all sizes from around the world, including processors, acquirers, ISOs, agents, vendors, suppliers, service providers and merchants.

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Double Diamond Group
Cara Crifasi, 720-273-3931
cara@doublediamondgroup.com