Payments group Worldline shares tumble 41% after allegations by media consortium
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
Allegations and Stock Impact: Worldline's shares plummeted over 41% after allegations from 21 European media outlets claimed the company concealed client fraud to protect its revenue, leading to scrutiny from German regulator BaFin, which had already imposed sanctions on its subsidiary Payone.
Company Response and Financial Outlook: Worldline stated it has strengthened risk controls and terminated non-compliant clients since 2023, but its stock has lost more than 90% of its value since 2021 due to ongoing financial outlook cuts, with increased perceived risk reflected in bond yields.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
