Crédit Agricole has completed the acquisition of 100% of CAWL from Worldline, evolving their partnership from an equity-based model to a commercial one. The deal, finalized on June 30, 2026, sees Crédit Agricole become the sole shareholder of CAWL, which will continue to integrate Worldline's acceptance solutions into its payment offerings. The partnership, launched in 2023, has already enabled the commercialization of merchant payment services for clients of Crédit Agricole's regional banks and LCL, and has won significant tenders from large merchants. Worldline stated the transaction does not materially affect its financial trajectory communicated in February 2026, while Crédit Agricole S.A. noted no significant impact on its financial ratios or ACT 2028 strategic plan.
Credit Agricole SACrédit Agricole acquires full control of CAWL, consolidating payment operations and capturing full value.
Worldline SAWorldline sells its stake in CAWL, losing equity income and future upside from the joint venture.
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