Gauselmann group to take control of Société Française de Casinos

Société Française de Casinos (SFC) announced on 18 September 2026 the signing of the definitive purchase agreement under which Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH — a subsidiary of Merkur.com AG, wholly owned by the Gauselmann family foundation — acquires 95% of holding company Casigrangi. Casigrangi holds 4,135,434 SFC shares, around 81.213% of the share capital and voting rights; the price paid corresponds to EUR 6.19 per SFC share. Completion remains subject to the customary regulatory authorisations. Merkur will then be required to file a simplified mandatory cash tender offer (OPAS) for the remaining shares at the same EUR 6.19 per share, and has stated its intention to subsequently request a squeeze-out and delist SFC. (Source: Boursorama/Zonebourse, 18 Sept 2026)