Simpson Thacher Advises Valid on the Acquisition of HST
Simpson Thacher advised Valid S.A. ("Valid") in connection with its acquisition of HST Card Technology ("HST").
HST is a Brazilian technology company specializing in card manufacturing, personalization and digital payment solutions, serving financial institutions, fintechs and payment processors across Latin America. Valid is a leading Brazilian technology company listed on B3 (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão), specializing in secure identification, digital certification and payment solutions for clients across the financial services, government and telecommunications sectors. The acquisition reinforces Valid's strategic expansion in the digital payments sector.
The Simpson Thacher team included Luiz F. Noronha (M&A — São Paulo).