Worldline (OTCPK:WRDL.Y) 2025 Capital Markets Day November 06, 2025 03:00 AM ET Speaker1Good morning, everyone. I'm David Daly, part of Worldline's strategy team, and I am really delighted to welcome you here to our Capital Markets Day. Both those of you who are here in person, and of course also those of you joining online as well. We really appreciate that you're taking time out of your schedules to learn more about Worldline, where we are today, the actions we're taking, and also where we're headed. I do ...

Core Insights - Worldline has launched the "North Star 2030" transformation plan aimed at becoming the preferred European payments partner for merchants and financial institutions, focusing on operational excellence and cash flow generation [2][3][7] Financial Ambitions - The company targets a revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4% from 2027 to 2030, with expectations of reaching around €1.0 billion in EBITDA by 2030, supported by run-rate savings of about €210 million [2][18] - Free cash flow generation is anticipated to return by 2027, with a target of €300 million to €350 million by 2030 [2][18] Capital Increase - A contemplated capital increase of €500 million has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, with strong backing from strategic investors such as Bpifrance, Crédit Agricole SA, and BNP Paribas [3][4][10] - The capital increase will consist of a reserved capital increase of approximately €110 million and a rights issue of about €390 million, aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and supporting the transformation plan [10][16] Strategic Refocus - Worldline is divesting non-core activities, including its Mobility & e-Transactional Services and North American operations, with expected cash proceeds from these divestments in the range of €350 million to €400 million [6] - The company is simplifying its organizational structure and converging its technology platforms to improve operational efficiency and customer service [11][12] Management and Support - The renewed executive team is committed to driving the transformation and restoring cash flow generation, with significant support from key European financial institutions [4][12][17] - Strategic partnerships, such as with SIX Group, are seen as critical for Worldline's future growth and transformation [13] Operational Improvements - The North Star plan emphasizes the integration of operations and the use of advanced technologies, including AI, to optimize processes and enhance commercial performance [11][12] - Worldline aims to improve its sales execution and expand into new segments to restore growth in its Merchant Services business [8][9]