WORLDLINE: directors' dealings · France · AMF

About WORLDLINE

Worldline is a major European player in electronic payments and transaction services, listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker WLN and ISIN FR0011981968. The group provides critical infrastructure and payment solutions to merchants, banks, financial institutions, public bodies and businesses of all sizes. Its business sits at the center of the digitalization of payments, with a broad exposure to in-store commerce, e-commerce, proximity payments, card acceptance and card issuing services. In recent corporate communications, Worldline describes itself as a leading operator of critical infrastructure and payment services in Europe. Worldline’s history dates back to its origins within Atos, before its successful initial public offering in 2014 on the regulated market of Euronext Paris. Since then, the company has steadily reinforced its position as a pure-play payments specialist, expanding its capabilities in payment acceptance, transaction processing and card-related services. Its 2024 regulatory filings confirm a business model focused on payments, combining merchant services, banking solutions and transaction processing offerings. The group emphasizes “sustainable, trusted and innovative solutions” designed to support client growth. Operationally, Worldline spans several core business lines: in-store and online payment acceptance, card issuing and processing, acquiring services, fraud prevention solutions and higher-value transaction services. Its geographic footprint is extensive, with a strong pan-European presence and international reach, enabling it to serve clients in multiple markets and benefit from the ongoing shift toward cashless payments. The company also highlights its role as an operator of critical infrastructure, underlining the strategic importance of its platforms within the European financial ecosystem. Among the most notable recent events, Worldline announced in 2026 a roughly €500 million capital strengthening plan, comprising a reserved capital increase followed by a rights issue. This reflects the group’s financial restructuring and transformation agenda. Despite these balance-sheet actions, Worldline remains a key listed technology name in the payments industry, a segment supported by the structural growth of contactless, mobile and online payments. From an investor perspective, the company combines exposure to long-term digital payment trends with a competitive environment and high execution demands.