Shift4 Highlights AI-Enabled Workflows and Announces $2.5B Global Blue Acquisition
Shift4 Payments reports several AI-enabled workflows showing strong performance signals. The company serves 300,000+ merchants in 75 countries and processes about $250B in annual payment volume. VenueNext revenue grew more than fivefold after acquisition. In 2025, Shift4 announced its biggest deal, buying Global Blue for $2.5B, with EBITDA rising sharply since its IPO toward $1.2B in 2026.