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Worldline shareholders back 500 million euro capital raise plan

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Posted on January 8, 2026

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Jan 8 (Reuters) - Shareholders of payment services provider Worldline voted in favour of a two-stage capital increase of roughly 500 million euros ($584 million) during an extraordinary general

Worldline Shareholders Approve 500 Million Euro Capital Raise

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Shareholders of payment services provider Worldline voted in favour of a two-stage capital increase of roughly 500 million euros ($584 million) during an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday.

The capital raise will begin with a 110 million euro share sale to Bpifrance, Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas, followed by a 390 million euro rights issue open to all shareholders.

The capital raise is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

($1 = 0.8569 euros)

(Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Worldline plans a 500 million euro capital increase.
  • The capital raise involves a two-stage process.
  • Initial 110 million euro share sale to major banks.
  • A 390 million euro rights issue will follow.
  • Completion expected by the end of Q1 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a capital raise?
A capital raise is the process of increasing a company's capital by issuing new shares or securities to investors, helping to fund operations, expansion, or other financial needs.
What is a rights issue?
A rights issue is a way for companies to raise additional capital by offering existing shareholders the right to purchase new shares at a discounted price, usually in proportion to their existing holdings.
What is a share sale?
A share sale involves selling shares of a company's stock to investors, which can provide the company with immediate capital while transferring ownership of the shares.
What is market capitalisation?
Market capitalisation is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares outstanding.
What is a rights issue open to all shareholders?
A rights issue open to all shareholders allows existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a specific price before they are offered to the public, ensuring they can maintain their ownership percentage.

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