Worldline Sells Its Payment Operations in India to BillDesk

Announcement of the Sale

On February 25, 2026, Worldline announced its plan to sell its payment operations in India to BillDesk, a leading Indian payment player. The enterprise value is estimated at about 37 million euros, with the equity value at closing estimated at around 60 million euros. The sale includes a long-term technological and software agreement under which BillDesk will continue to use Worldline's advanced payment software. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to the completion of customary processes in accordance with applicable laws.

Financial Impact of the Divestiture

The deconsolidation of this scope is expected to generate an estimated impact of about 90 million euros on the group's annual revenue, about 8 million euros on adjusted EBITDA, and a neutral impact on annual free cash flow. The combined net proceeds from all announced divestitures (MeTS, Worldline North America, Cetrel, PaymentIQ, and Worldline India) are estimated between 540 and 590 million euros and are expected to be received in 2026. Worldline remains strongly committed to India as a strategic hub for talent and innovation, maintaining and evolving the existing Global Competence Centers to support Western Europe operations and develop innovation hubs.

Details of the Acquisition Terms

The press release does not specify the financing conditions for BillDesk's acquisition, the operational transition details beyond the announced technological agreement, nor the precise implications for employment in India. The detailed terms of the long-term technological partnership are not specified. The completion of this divestiture remains subject to the completion of customary processes in accordance with applicable laws.