Worldline narrowed its 2025 earnings forecast and announced plans for more asset sales, signaling efforts to rebuild trust after losing nearly 90% of its market value since the pandemic. The French payments firm now targets adjusted EBITDA of €830–€855 million, slightly tightening its previous guidance, and expects free cash flow between –€30 million and breakeven.
The company recently agreed to sell its Mobility & e-Transactional Services division to Magellan Partners for €410 million, a deal set to close in the first half of 2026. CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron said Worldline will announce more disposals soon, emphasizing that restoring credibility in its financial guidance remains his top priority.
Worldline’s troubles have included profit warnings, governance shake-ups, and client fraud allegations, with Belgian prosecutors investigating its local subsidiary for potential money laundering. The firm said it has completed an external audit of its merchant base and compliance framework, confirming it aligns with “industry standards.”
Third-quarter results showed €1.1 billion in revenue, a 0.8% decline from last year but consistent with analyst forecasts. The company plans to outline its new mid-term strategy on November 6, as it works to stabilize performance and regain investor confidence amid Europe’s competitive digital payments market.
