goeasy Ltd. Provides Update on Sale of Equity Interest in PayBright
Under the terms of the transaction, which closed on
Subsequent to the closing of the sale transaction, Affirm completed an initial public offering and its shares now trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AFRM". The equity consideration received by goeasy is subject to customary lock-up agreements in connection with Affirm’s initial public offering.
As previously stated, goeasy will continue its commercial partnership with Affirm following the closing of the sale transaction.
About goeasy
goeasy Ltd., a Canadian company, headquartered in
goeasy is the proud recipient of several awards including Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Glassdoor Top CEO Award, Achievers Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in
goeasy Ltd.’s. common shares are listed on the TSX under the trading symbol “GSY”. goeasy is rated BB- with a stable trend from S&P and Ba3 with a stable trend from Moody’s. Visit www.goeasy.com.
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