Ep Global Commerce Officially Proposes To Acquire Metro Ag

A high-profile M&A deal is making waves in the European market: EP Global Commerce GmbH (EPGC) – an investment firm owned by billionaire Daniel Křetínský – has officially proposed to acquire Metro AG in full, with the goal of taking the wholesale giant private through a delisting.

🔹 Metro AG is a multinational corporation headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in wholesale and food distribution for restaurants, hotels, and catering services. The company serves customers across multiple countries in Europe and Asia, known for its strong capabilities in digital solutions and professional food supply chains.

💰 Deal Details:

• EPGC currently owns 49.99% of Metro AG’s shares.
• It has proposed to acquire the remaining shares at EUR 5.33 per share, valuing the deal at around EUR 2 billion (~USD 2.1 billion).
• Other major shareholders collectively hold 24.99% of Metro AG.

Although a similar takeover attempt in 2019 was unsuccessful, this time EPGC is not imposing any minimum acceptance threshold, and the deal is not subject to closing conditions.

EPGC has affirmed its long-term commitment to Metro AG, particularly in alignment with the company’s sCore transformation strategy and related investment initiatives.

The transaction is pending approval from BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany) before the official offer period begins, expected in March.

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