Among POS terminal manufacturers, Spire Payments ranks 14th largest worldwide. However, it has one of the largest footprints among manufacturers, with devices in 48 countries. Top markets are Spain, Portugal, France, Romania, and the U.K. The company, which distributes its hardware and software through system integrators and mobile payment gateway providers as well as acquirers, plans to expand into Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. in 2018. It is looking for local partners interested in its handheld, countertop, and/or unattended devices. Spire Payments is owned by private equity...