Merkur's major acquisition of Société Française de Casinos

Société Française de Casinos (SFC) has signed a definitive agreement with Merkur Spielbanken for the indirect acquisition of 95% of Casigrangi. Casigrangi currently holds 81.21% of SFC's share capital, implying a price of €6.19 per share. This transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including approval from the Ministry of the Interior, and the completion of internal restructuring.

An ad hoc committee of SFC will oversee an independent expert to assess the simplified public tender offer planned by Merkur, which could result in SFC being delisted. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2027, with the offer being submitted to the AMF in the first half of 2027.