Fnac Darty Reports Q1 Revenue Growth and Progress on EP Group Takeover Bid

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Key Facts

1Fnac Darty reported Q1 2026 revenue of €2,310 million, up 0.9% on a like-for-like basis compared to Q1 2025.

2The company received Foreign Investment Control Authorization in France regarding EP Group's takeover bid on March 26, 2026.

3The takeover offer is expected to open in Q2 2026 and close in the second half of 2026.

Fnac Darty reported Q1 2026 revenue of €2,310 million, marking a 0.9% increase on a like-for-like basis compared to the previous year. The growth was primarily driven by robust performance in international European markets and a steady rise in online sales. Significantly, the company has received Foreign Investment Control Authorization in France regarding the pending takeover bid by EP Group. The takeover offer is scheduled to open in Q2 2026, with a projected closing in the second half of the year. This regulatory milestone follows a favorable opinion from the company's board of directors. Overall, the combination of revenue growth and progress on the M&A front provides a stable outlook for the retail giant.