Worldline SA

WLN

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ISIN FR0011981968 / Valor 24715654

Euronext - Euronext Paris (2025-11-21)

EUR 1.59-0.50%

Worldline SA
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About company

Worldline SA is a prominent global provider of digital payment and transactional services, focusing on delivering secure and efficient solutions that facilitate economic growth. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including point-of-sale systems, online payment processing, and transaction management for businesses and financial institutions. Worldline's expertise extends to sectors such as retail, banking, and transportation, where it provides tailored solutions to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on security and innovation, Worldline plays a crucial role in the digital economy by enabling seamless and reliable payment processes across various platforms and devices.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Technology

Revenue Performance

Worldline SA achieved €2,205 million in revenue for H1 2025, marking a 3.4% decline compared to H1 2024. Excluding merchant terminations and hardware effects, the revenue contraction was reduced to 0.8%. The Merchant Services division contributed €1,617 million, a 2.3% decrease, while Financial Services and Mobility & e-Transactional Services saw declines of 9.8% and a slight growth of 2.1%, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow

The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of €401 million, representing an 18.2% margin, down from 22.5% in H1 2024. Free cash flow for the period was €40 million, reflecting a significant decrease of 51.6% compared to the previous year. The adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow conversion rate also declined to 9.9%.

Strategic Initiatives

Worldline SA is focusing on its core payments business by proposing the disposal of MeTS to Magellan Partners. Additionally, the company secured its liquidity position through a €550 million bond issuance. An impairment of €4.1 billion was recognized to support the ongoing transformation journey. The management team has been renewed to drive growth and enhance cash flow generation.

Outlook for FY25

Worldline SA forecasts a low-single digit decline in organic revenue for the full year 2025. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between €825 million and €875 million, with free cash flow anticipated to be neutral at the midpoint of the EBITDA guidance. The company plans to provide more insights during its Capital Markets Day scheduled for November 6, 2025.

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