Czech entrepreneur Daniel Kretinsky, proprietor of the utility Eph (Energetický a Průmyslový Holding), has launched a takeover bid on the French multinational retail firm Fnac Darty, at a worth of round 36 euros per share. The transalpine firm introduced this in a press launch.
“The board of directors of Fnac Darty unanimously welcomed the offer,” introduced the group, of which Daniel Kretinsky is already the primary shareholder with a 28.5% stake by way of his funding car Vesa.
Kretinsky’s Eph Group values the French firm at 1.1 billion euros ($1.3 billion), including that the proposal – in money for shares and convertible bonds – presents a 19% premium in comparison with Fnac’s final closing worth on Friday 23 January 2026, equal to 30.25 euros ($35.87) per shareand had the assist of the board of administrators.
“With this friendly offer, welcomed by the Board of Directors, we want to consolidate our commitment becoming long-term majority shareholders,” Kretinsky mentioned in a press release.
“We are committed to supporting the current management team led by Enrique Martinez and ensuring the company’s French presence, while offering an attractive liquidity opportunity to shareholders,” he added.
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