Wex, one of Maine’s largest tech firms, reported a drop in revenue and profits for the year, which it attributed largely to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wex reports drop in revenue and income
The pandemic continues to constrain growth for the Portland-based company.
British court issues ruling favorable to Wex in UK lawsuit
The Portland-based company wants out of a $1.7 billion deal to buy 2 British firms, citing the negative effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on their value.
Portland-based Wex secures $400 million private investment
The investment by New York-based private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC will help Wex navigate ‘the current uncertain operating environment,’ it said.
Wex announces layoffs, furloughs affecting 5% of its workforce
Business has slowed abruptly for the Portland-based payment-processing technology firm, whose CEO bought and sold thousands of company shares 2 days before the price started falling.
Maine employers send workers home, make drastic changes
The coronavirus is forcing large Portland-area businesses to adopt new rules to keep workers healthy and business humming.
Wex ‘strongly encouraging’ its employees worldwide to work from home
The Portland-based payment technology firm says it hopes to have employees fully transitioned to remote work by March 20.
Economic impact of coronavirus cuts into Wex revenue projections
The Portland-based company expects earnings to be down at least 2% for the first three months of this year.
Fast-growing Wex to acquire two companies in $1.7 billion deal
The acquisition would enhance Wex’s payment processing position in the global travel industry.
Wex makes Fortune’s list of fastest-growing public companies
The Portland-based payment-processing technology firm ranked No. 72 on the top 100 list.