Square investors approve $29b buyout of Australian BNPL firm Afterpay

Square investors approve $29b buyout of Australian BNPL firm Afterpay

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Square Inc shareholders have approved the issuance of new shares for the U.S. company’s $29 billion purchase of Afterpay Ltd, bringing Australia and the buy now, pay later sector’s largest buyout a step closer to fruition.