Worldline Sees 30% Staff Drop on Unit Sales to Focus Business

Worldline SA says the company expects headcount to decline by around 30%, as the firm continues to streamline operations after a bruising 2025.

“The more focused scope enables the organization to strengthen its position as a leading European operator of major payments infrastructure,” Worldline said in a statement Wednesday. “As a result of the contemplated pruning, Worldline’s headcount is expected to decline by around 30%.”

As part of a strategy to concentrate on its core European payments offering, the French firm has sold off assets in recent months including Worldline North America, Cetrel and Payment IQ. It also announced Wednesday ...