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accession: "0001628280-24-002907"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CTLP"
cik: "0000896429"
company_name: "CANTALOUPE, INC."
filed_at: "2024-02-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T12:27:14.603061+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Cantaloupe acquires CHEQ for $4.75M cash, expanding into sports/entertainment venues

## Summary
- Acquisition of Cheq Lifestyle Technology for $4.75M cash closed February 1, 2024.
- CHEQ provides enterprise-grade POS and mobile-first ordering for stadiums, arenas, and festivals.
- Partners include Washington Commanders (NFL), Florida Panthers (NHL), and Miami Marlins (MLB).
- Cantaloupe CEO cites expansion into rapidly growing sports/entertainment sector with product synergies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-24-002907
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CTLP
- cik: 0000896429
- company_name: CANTALOUPE, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-02-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/896429/000162828024002907/0001628280-24-002907-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/896429/000162828024002907/usat-20240201.htm

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