Worldline's Strategic Shift: Navigating Challenges and Restoring Investor Trust

Worldline, a French digital payments company, revised its 2025 profit forecast and expects adjusted EBITDA between 830 million and 855 million euros. The company plans more disposals to regain investor confidence after governance issues and client losses. Legal investigations and a strategic review are currently underway.

Worldline adjusted its 2025 profit forecast on Tuesday and hinted at further asset sales. The French digital payments firm aims to restore investor trust following governance issues and client attrition.

The company now projects adjusted EBITDA between 830 million and 855 million euros, slightly adjusted from previous estimates. Free cash flow is expected to range from negative 30 million euros to break-even.

In July, Worldline announced plans to sell its Mobility & e-Transactional Services unit for 410 million euros. Additional sales may follow soon, according to CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron. The company has faced significant setbacks and is under investigation for potential fraud at its Belgian unit.

(With inputs from agencies.)