Worldline completes sale of Indian payment business to BillDesk for c.€60m

Worldline said it has finalized the divestment of its Indian payment activities to BillDesk for an estimated equity value of c.€60m, marking another step in the group’s North Star transformation plan. Alongside the sale, the companies entered a long-term technology and software pact that will keep BillDesk using Worldline’s payment software, preserving operational continuity and extending Worldline’s presence in one of the fastest-growing payments markets. The company said the business sold carried an enterprise value of c.€37m and an equity value of c.€60m. On a full-year basis, the deconsolidation effect on the group is estimated at c.€90M of revenue, c. €8M of Adjusted EBITDA, and a free cash flow impact that is neutral. Worldline added that combined net cash proceeds from all announced disposals are estimated at €590M-640M, with funds expected in 2026 to strengthen its financial profile, improve strategic flexibility, and support capital redeployment toward core activities. Worldline said it remains committed to India as a strategic talent and innovation hub, with its Global Competence Centres (GCCs) set to support Western European operations and evolve into innovation hubs focused on payment talent, automation, Gen and agentic AI (autonomous artificial intelligence systems) at scale. The company’s next scheduled event is Q3 2026 revenue on October 27, 2026.