Worldline attracts early stage interest from private equity firms 

? Business & FinanceDeals 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.  Article Tags Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceDeals Type: Reuters Best Sectors: Business & FinanceMergers & Acquisition Regions: Europe Countries: France Win Types: Exclusivity Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop Media Types: Text Customer Impact: Important Regional Story