03 December 2024, 1:42 am 1 minute
French payments group Worldline has attracted early stage takeover interest from private equity firms, as it grapples with a falling share price, profit warnings and leadership change, five people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Why it matters
Discussions about a potential deal come during a challenging period for Worldline. Its shares have fallen by 92% since July, 2021 when investor enthusiasm for payments companies peaked, after recording three profit warnings within a year.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceDeals
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & FinanceMergers & Acquisition
Regions: Europe
Countries: France
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story