Worldline announces the results of the repurchase of its outstanding OCEANEs due July 2026 via a reverse bookbuilding process
Paris La Défense — 04 / 06 / 2025 Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, announces the results of the repurchase of a part of its bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (OCEANEs) due July 2026 (the “Repurchase”)
Worldline has collected, via a reverse bookbuilding process conducted today, indications of interest from holders of the outstanding bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares due 30 July 2026 (FR0013439304) (the “2026 OCEANEs”).
As at the close of this reverse bookbuilding process carried out by financial institutions, Worldline has decided to accept the repurchase of 3,221,238 2026 OCEANEs in a principal amount of €332,431,762, representing approximately 41.6% of the number of the 2026 OCEANEs initially issued.
The final repurchase price pursuant to this process was set at €99.40 per 2026 OCEANE representing a total consideration of approximately €320 million.
The settlement of the Repurchase is expected to take place on June 11, 2025.
The 2026 OCEANEs accepted by Worldline in the Repurchase will be cancelled thereafter in accordance with their respective terms and conditions.
This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for or to sell securities.
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Worldline [Euronext: WLN] helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey – quickly, simply, and securely. With advanced payments technology, local expertise and solutions customised for hundreds of markets and industries, Worldline powers the growth of over one million businesses around the world. Worldline generated a 4.6 billion euros revenue in 2024. worldline.com
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The Repurchase is addressed solely to qualified investors, excluding the United States of America, Australia, Canada and Japan and any other jurisdiction where the Repurchase would be prohibited by applicable law.
No communication and no information in respect of the Repurchase may be distributed to the public in any jurisdiction where a registration or approval is required.
This press release does not constitute an invitation to participate in the Repurchase in or from any jurisdiction in or from which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such repurchase or offer under applicable securities laws. The release, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Consequently, any persons in such jurisdiction in which this press release is released, published or distributed are required by each of Worldline and the financial intermediaries to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.None of Worldline and the financial intermediaries makes any recommendation as to whether or not the holders of the 2026 OCEANEs should participate in the Repurchase.