Who owns WORLDLINE METS?

WORLDLINE METS has been 100% owned by MAGELLAN PARTNERS since November 2025.

At what enterprise value was WORLDLINE METS acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of WORLDLINE METS by MAGELLAN PARTNERS in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR.

When was WORLDLINE METS acquired by MAGELLAN PARTNERS?

WORLDLINE METS was acquired by MAGELLAN PARTNERS in 2025.

What was the revenue of WORLDLINE METS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of WORLDLINE METS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

How is the data for the WORLDLINE METS acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector in 2026 is 15.1x.

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11/2025

WORLDLINE METS acquired by MAGELLAN PARTNERS

FRANCE Software / Industry-Specific Software EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Magellan Partners signed an agreement to acquire Worldline's MeTS division and select Digital Banking activities for a total consideration of EUR410 million. This acquisition is transformative for Magellan, adding EUR450 million in revenue and expanding its workforce to over 6,700 employees. For Worldline, this disposal is part of a strategic plan to offload non-core assets and refocus purely on Payments.

WORLDLINE METS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.1x).

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Target

The target comprises two specific business lines carved out from Worldline. The MeTS division (Mobility & e-Transactional Services) specializes in digital solutions for transport operators (e-ticketing, passenger information), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and "SecNumCloud" certified trusted cloud services for public administration and health sectors. The Digital Banking perimeter includes secure messaging platforms and communication tools for financial institutions. Collectively, these assets generated approximately EUR450 million in revenue in 2024 and employ 3,800 people across Europe and India.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Acquirer: magellan partners