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Worldline attracts early stage interest from private equity firms 

French payments group Worldline has attracted early stage takeover interest from private equity firms, as it grapples with a falling share price, profit warnings and leadership change, five people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters

Why it matters 

Discussions about a potential deal come during a challenging period for Worldline. Its shares have fallen by 92% since July, 2021 when investor enthusiasm for payments companies peaked, after recording three profit warnings within a year. 

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Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceDeals

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Sectors: Business & FinanceMergers & Acquisition

Regions: Europe

Countries: France

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