Goldman Sachs crosses the 10% threshold in Worldline without any intention of control

On January 1, 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. acquired 10.01% of Worldline's share capital, representing 8.65% of the voting rights, through off-market purchases. The 28,434,807 shares are held through various entities within the group. This acquisition stems from market-making activities undertaken for Goldman Sachs' clients.

Goldman Sachs also holds options and swaps on Worldline shares, potentially representing an additional 19,054,912 shares. The firm states that it is not seeking control of Worldline and has no specific plans for the company, acting solely on behalf of clients without any strategy to acquire control.