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