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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000779152-22-000068"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JKHY"
cik: "0000779152"
company_name: "JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES INC"
filed_at: "2022-08-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T02:26:23.652549+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Jack Henry & Associates acquires Payrailz to expand digital payment capabilities

## Summary
- Acquires Payrailz, CT-based provider of AI-driven, cloud-native digital payment solutions for consumers and businesses.
- Payrailz adds real-time P2P, A2A, B2C payments, and bill pay to Jack Henry's payments ecosystem.
- Financial terms not disclosed; acquisition expected to close August 31, 2022.
- Supports Jack Henry's payments-as-a-service strategy and open banking commitment.
- Payrailz CEO Fran Duggan highlights growth opportunities and access to Jack Henry's client base.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000779152-22-000068
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JKHY
- cik: 0000779152
- company_name: JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES INC
- filed_at: 2022-08-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/779152/000077915222000068/0000779152-22-000068-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/779152/000077915222000068/jkhy-20220805.htm

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