Casino Group: Vesa Equity Investment strengthens its position and announces that it has exceeded the threshold of 5% of the s...
20 Janvier 2020 - 7:58AM
Casino Group: Vesa Equity Investment strengthens its position and
announces that it has exceeded the threshold of 5% of the share
capital of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon.
Vesa Equity Investment strengthens its
position and announces that it has exceeded the threshold of 5% of
the share capital of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon to reach 5.64% of
the share capital
Paris, 20th January 2020,
Vesa Equity Investment strengthens its position
and announces that it has crossed the threshold of 5% of the share
capital of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon to reach 5.64% of the share
capital. Vesa Equity Investment S.à.r.l. is an investment vehicle
owned by MM. Daniel Křetínský, controlling shareholder (53%) and
Patrik Tkáč (47%).
"The announcement of this threshold crossing
follows our entry into the capital announced on 5 September 2019.
It reaffirms our conviction that Casino, Guichard-Perrachon is the
best-positioned retail group on the French market and one of the
European leaders best able to respond to the profound changes in
the sector. We continue to give our full support to the management
of the Casino, Guichard-Perrachon Group and our confidence in its
ability to implement its long-term strategic vision, to which we
subscribe. " says Mr. Křetínský.
For Jean-Charles Naouri, Chairman and CEO of
Casino, Guichard-Perrachon, "this new investment by Mr. Křetínský
in Casino, Guichard-Perrachon once again demonstrates the
confidence of professional investors in the sector in our capacity
for innovation and execution. As announced last September, I will
propose to the Board of Directors to submit the appointment of a
representative of Vesa Equity Investment to the Board of Directors
of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon during the Group's next General
Meeting. »
As a reminder, Daniel Křetínský and Patrik Tkáč
are long-term investors, including in the European retail sector,
with a 29.99% stake in METRO AG as well as a 40% stake in the Mall
Group, a major e-commerce player in Central and Eastern Europe with
a turnover of more than 700 million euros.
Mr. Křetínský is a controlling shareholder,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Energetický a průmyslový
holding, a.s. (EPH), an international energy and infrastructure
group based in the Czech Republic. In addition to serving on
several Boards of Directors of EPH affiliated companies, he also
holds positions in companies not affiliated with EPH, where he has
a majority or controlling interest, including Czech Media Invest
and EC Investments which owns, among others, 40% of Mall Group. He
is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of AC Sparta Praha
fotbal. Mr. Tkáč is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of J
& T Finance Group SE ("JTFG"), an international banking group
providing services in the fields of private, retail and investment
banking, asset management and securities trading mainly in Central
and Eastern European countries. He is also Chairman of the Board of
Directors of J & T Banka a.s.. In addition to his activities at
JTFG, he also holds a significant stake in J & T Private Equity
Group, EP Global Commerce, Czech Media Invest and Mall Group.
Disclaimer This press release was
prepared solely for information purposes and should not be
construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell securities
or related financial instruments. Similarly, it does not give and
should not be treated as giving investment advice. It has no
connection with the investment objectives, financial situation or
specific needs of any recipient. No representation or warranty,
either express or implicit, is provided in relation to the
accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained
herein. It should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for
exercise of their own judgement. All opinions expressed herein are
subject to change without notice
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CONTACTSRégine GAGGIOLI – +33 (0)1 53 65 64 17
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position and announces that it has exceeded the threshold of 5% of
the share capital of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon.
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