Worldline takes full ownership of Worldline Greece in Eurobank deal

The transaction is carried out in the context of the agreement signed by the two parties in 2022 and was fully financed through Worldline’s own available cash reserves. With its completion, the French group now assumes full control of its Greek operations, holding 100% of Worldline Greece.

The move forms part of the group’s broader strategic plan and aligns with the simplification initiatives outlined in its “North Star 2030” transformation programme, through which Worldline aims to allocate more operational resources to its core European payments markets.

The Greek market is one of the fastest-growing areas of activity for the group, further increasing the importance of this investment. At the same time, the company notes that its partnership with Eurobank has already created significant value and growth momentum for businesses in Greece.

Despite the change in ownership structure, Worldline clarifies that its strategic cooperation with Eurobank will continue. The bank will remain a key distribution channel for Worldline’s payment services, leveraging its extensive network to serve both brick-and-mortar businesses and online merchants.

The company also underlines its continued commitment to supporting the Greek business ecosystem and further developing digital payments in a market showing strong growth potential.

From a financial perspective, the acquisition has already been factored into the group’s forecasts, with management expecting the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio to remain below 2x through the end of 2026, thereby maintaining controlled financial leverage.