The transaction results in a notable expansion of Payroc’s payments business, adding 300 trusted advisor referral partners and 6,000 merchants with more than $1.3bn in annual processing volume.
Payroc additionally gains mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) technology, a proprietary e-commerce gateway, and a proprietary integrated payment facilitator (PayFac) platform that will enhance the delivery of customized vertical market payment solutions for micro, small and medium-sized merchants.
Payroc chief executive officer James Oberman said: “We are excited about the opportunities and enhanced value we can deliver to referral partners, merchants and employees with our increased scale.
“The acquisition aligns with Payroc’s deep commitment to exceptional service and payment solutions.”
Payroc president Nicholas Oberman said: “We are pleased to welcome iTransact employees, leadership team, referral partners and merchants to the Payroc family.
“With iTransact, Payroc is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities for significant growth.”
“The iTransact team is excited to join forces with Payroc,” said Stephen Hall, chief executive officer of iTransact. “This winning combination will enable us to enhance the value we provide to our trusted advisor referral partners and their merchant clients through more robust solutions and expanded service offerings.”
Joining the Payroc leadership team from iTransact are David Hall, executive vice president referral partners; Jared Poulson, chief product and technology officer; and Colby Poulson, senior vice president business development and training. Additionally, Porter Hall and Stephen Hall will serve as advisor consultants. Stephen Hall has been appointed to the Payroc board of managers.
Payroc will preserve and maintain the iTransact brand with its strong and long-standing trusted referral partner and merchant relationships, emphasizing continuity and consistency across all business functions, including sales, service, support and operations.
