Worldline has successfully placed a 5-year bond issue of EUR 500 million

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Worldline has successfully placed a €500 million
5-year bond issue

Paris La Défense, November 21, 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 due November 2029 with a coupon of 5.250%. The offering was oversubscribed by a highly diversified investor base, confirming confidence in Worldline’s business model and credit profile.

The net proceeds from the issuance will be used by Worldline for its general corporate purposes which may include, in whole or in part, the refinancing of existing debt, including its outstanding OCEANEs (0% July 30, 2025 EUR 600,000,000 convertible/exchangeable bonds and/or 0% July 30 2026 EUR 800,000,000 Convertible/Exchangeable bonds). The settlement is expected to take place on the 27th^Th 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 maintaining 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 an invitation to buy or subscribe for, any securities either in the United States or in any other jurisdiction that may be subject to restrictions. These securities will not be and have not been registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered or exempt from registration. There will be no public offering 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 Ordinance“). This press release does not constitute an offer of securities in France or in any other country. The bonds are subject to 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) United States, Australia , Canada, South Africa and Japan). Worldline will not take any 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 UK, 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 in circumstances where § 21(1 ) in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 does not apply. Dissemination of this press release in any country where such dissemination may constitute a violation of applicable law is prohibited.

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Worldline (Euronext: WLN) helps companies of all shapes and sizes accelerate their growth journey – quickly, easily and securely. With advanced payment technology, local expertise and solutions tailored to hundreds of markets and industries, Worldline powers the growth of over one million businesses around the world. Worldline generated a turnover of 4.6 billion euros in 2023. worldline.com

Worldline’s corporate purpose (“raison d’être”) is to design and operate leading digital payment and transaction solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and strengthen trust and security in our communities. Worldline makes them environmentally friendly, universally accessible and supports social transformation.