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Worldline has successfully placed a €500 million
5-year bond issue
Paris La Défense, 21 November 2024 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, today announces the successful placement of a new €500 million 5-year bond.
Worldline has successfully placed a €500 million bond maturing in November 2029 and bearing a coupon of 5.250%. The offering was oversubscribed by a highly diversified investor base, confirming the confidence in Worldline’s business model and credit profile.
Net proceeds of the issue will be applied by Worldline for its general corporate purposes which may include, in whole or in part, refinancing of existing indebtedness, including its outstanding OCEANEs (0% 30 July 2025 EUR 600,000,000 Convertible/Exchangeable Bonds and/or 0% 30 July 2026 EUR 800,000,000 Convertible/Exchangeable Bonds). The settlement is expected to take place on the 27th of November, 2024, and the bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
BNP Paribas and Morgan Stanley acted as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners. Rothschild & Co acted as financial advisor.
Worldline is rated BBB- with a negative outlook by S&P Global Ratings and is committed to maintain its Investment Grade Rating.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - DISCLAIMER
This press release does not constitute an offer, or an invitation to apply for, or an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities either in the United States or in any other jurisdiction which may be subject to restrictions. These securities will not be and have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America unless they are registered or exempt from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States. This press release does not constitute a prospectus within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended (the “Prospectus Regulation”). This press release does not constitute an offer of securities in France or in any other country. The bonds are the subject of a private placement in France to qualified investors as defined in Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation and in accordance with Article L.411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code, and outside France (excluding the United States of America, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Japan). Worldline will undertake no action as part of this placement with a view to making an offer to the public (other than to qualified investors) in France or abroad. In the United Kingdom, this press release may be sent to qualified investors as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 only under circumstances wherein section 21(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 does not apply. The dissemination of this press release in any country where such dissemination could constitute a violation of applicable legislation is prohibited.
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Laurent Marie
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ABOUT WORLDLINE
Worldline [Euronext: WLN] helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey – quickly, simply, and securely. With advanced payments technology, local expertise and solutions customised for hundreds of markets and industries, Worldline powers the growth of over one million businesses around the world. Worldline generated a 4.6 billion euros revenue in 2023. worldline.com
Worldline’s corporate purpose (“raison d’être”) is to design and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and reinforce trust and security in our societies. Worldline makes them environmentally friendly, widely accessible, and supports social transformation.
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