Worldline Narrows 2025 Profit Forecast, Eyes New Asset Sales to Rebuild Investor Trust
French digital payments group Worldline (WLN.PA) has tightened its 2025 profit forecast and hinted at further asset disposals in the coming weeks, as it seeks to restore investor confidence after a turbulent period marked by governance issues, client losses, and regulatory scrutiny.
The company now expects adjusted EBITDA between €830 million and €855 million ($967 million–$997 million), narrowing the previous range of €825 million to €875 million. It projects free cash flow between –€30 million and breakeven, according to a company statement.
CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron said Worldline intends to finalize the planned sale of its Mobility & e-Transactional Services (MTS) unit to Magellan Partners — valued at €410 million — in the first half of 2026, with additional transactions to be announced soon. “My key priority is to restore credibility and trust in the guidance that we give,” Vacheron told reporters.
Worldline has seen its market value plunge nearly 90% since the pandemic peak, following multiple profit warnings, management reshuffles, and a Belgian probe into alleged money laundering at its local branch. The company said it has since completed an external review of its merchant portfolio and compliance framework, which it claims is “in line with industry benchmarks.”
For the third quarter, Worldline reported €1.1 billion in revenue, down 0.8% year-on-year, but meeting analyst expectations. The company plans to unveil its mid-term strategy on November 6, as investors await clearer signals on its restructuring roadmap and future growth strategy.