Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•10 November 2026•
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EP Group Secures Control of Fnac Darty with 69.3% Stake Following Successful Bid
Key Facts
1EP Group has become the controlling shareholder of Fnac Darty, reaching a 69.3% stake in the capital.
2The French Markets Authority (AMF) announced the offer's success with 40.9% of the capital tendered.
3The offer period will reopen from November 12 to November 25, 2026, to allow remaining shareholders to tender their shares.
EP Group has become the controlling shareholder of Fnac Darty, reaching a 69.3% stake in the company's capital. The French Markets Authority (AMF) announced the offer's success with 40.9% of the capital tendered, according to GlobeNewswire.
The takeover bid initiated by EP FR HOLDCo reached the required threshold to grant EP Group control over the French retail giant. The offer period will reopen from November 12 to November 25, 2026, to allow remaining shareholders to tender their shares.