XBP Europe Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Exela Technologies BPA, LLC, Creating a Global Business Process Automation Powerhouse
July 30, 2025
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 $900 million, with a workforce of approximately 11,000 employees across 19 countries. The company now serves more than 2,500 clients, including over 60 Fortune 100 companies.
“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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