Merkur Acquires Majority Stake in Société Française de Casinos

On 17 September 2026, Société Française de Casinos (SFC) signed a definitive shares transfer agreement with Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH. The transaction sees Merkur acquiring a 95% stake in Casigrangi from sellers GPG GROUPE PHILIPPE GINESTET and DOFA. This move follows a positive opinion provided by the Casino de Gruissan's social and economic committee, and regulatory compliance procedures completed earlier in September.

Casigrangi holds approximately 81.21% of SFC’s share capital, and the transaction price is set at EUR 6.19 per SFC share. The completion is subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the French Ministry of Interior and internal restructuring steps.

Upon completion, Merkur will be required to launch a simplified tender offer for the remaining SFC shares. Anticipated regulatory clearances suggest the transaction could close in the first quarter of 2027, with the tender offer filing following soon after. The SFC board plans to establish an ad hoc committee to oversee the process and ensure compliance with AMF regulations.