Private equity groups are considering purchasing a majority stake in Worldpay from Fidelity National Information Services Inc (NYSE: FIS) at a valuation exceeding $15 billion.
Advent, a U.S. buyout firm that once owned Worldpay, is reportedly studying a bid. Another potential bidder could be Chicago-based private equity group GTCR.
If FIS accepts an offer, it would deviate from its plan announced in February to spin off Worldpay …