SIX today announced that it has agreed to acquire the electronic data management business from Worldline (ex-CETREL Securities), which supports customers in complying with regulatory requirements and minimising related risks.
This acquisition will enhance SIX’s strong position in the increasingly important sanctioned securities monitoring business as part of its growth strategy.
Closing is expected in the first half year of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Also, SIX today announced that it supports Worldline’s transformation plans and will back the related proposals at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting.
However, reflecting its capital allocation and growth priorities, SIX will not participate in Worldline’s announced capital increase.
SIX’s 2025 Group net result will include an estimated non-cash impact in relation to Worldline of approx. CHF -550 million, primarily reflecting Worldline’s goodwill impairment announced with its 2025 half-year results. Adjusted for Worldline-related effects, the Group net result is expected at approx. CHF 250 million, and the Board of Directors expects to propose a stable dividend for 2025.
As a consequence of the expected dilution and reduction of influence following Giulia Fitzpatrick’s resignation as a member of the Worldline Board of Directors before year-end, SIX will manage its Worldline stake as a financial investment in the future.
