( June 4, 2026, 04:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's proposed acquisition of Worldline SA's stake in Worldline Australia, which trades as ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions, is being reviewed by the Australian competition regulator. In a statement on Thursday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said the proposal involves ANZ NBH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, acquiring Worldline SA's 51 percent interest in Worldline Australia under a share sale and purchase agreement. The regulator said while Australia and New Zealand Banking Group provides a range of banking products and services to retail and business customers in Australia and New Zealand and globally, Worldline is a global merchant-acquiring business, headquartered in France. The regulator is seeking feedback on the deal until June 11.Statement follows. Questionnaire is attached....
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