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Fnac Darty Files AMF Response as Independent Expert Confirms EP Group Bid Fairness

Key Facts

1The Board of Directors of Fnac Darty issued a favorable and unanimous reasoned opinion on the proposed tender offer by EP Group.
2The offer is a tender offer initiated by EP Group targeting the company's shares.

Fnac Darty officially filed its draft response regarding the takeover bid with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on March 10, 2026. This regulatory milestone follows a formal conclusion by the independent expert firm Ledouble, which determined that the offer is financially fair to both shareholders and bondholders. The acquisition is being executed through EP FR HoldCo, a subsidiary of EP Group, and specifically targets all outstanding shares and OCEANEs (convertible bonds). The Board of Directors has maintained its unanimous recommendation in favor of the bid, citing its strategic benefits for the company's future. These developments mark a significant step forward in finalizing the transaction and transitioning ownership of the retail giant. Investors are now looking toward the final AMF approval to signal the commencement of the offer period.