Czech Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky Launches Public Purchase Offer for Fnac Darty at €36 per Share

January 26, 2026 10:11am

Daniel Kretinsky, already Fnac Darty's largest shareholder, has launched a €36 per share public purchase offer, which the company's board has unanimously welcomed.

Key details

• Daniel Kretinsky has launched a public purchase offer for Fnac Darty at €36 per share.
• Fnac Darty's board of directors unanimously welcomed the offer.
• Kretinsky is the main shareholder of Fnac Darty with a 28.5% stake.
• The offer will be filed with the French financial markets authority by the end of Q1 2026.

On January 26, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky announced a public purchase offer (OPA) for French retail company Fnac Darty, specializing in electronics and cultural products. He proposed an offer price of €36 per share, according to official statements from Fnac Darty, as reported by multiple French news sources.

The board of directors of Fnac Darty unanimously welcomed the offer, signaling strong internal support. Kretinsky already holds the position of main shareholder, owning 28.5% of the company shares prior to this move.

The company intends to file the official offer with the French financial markets authority, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This regulatory step will formalize the takeover bid.

Daniel Kretinsky’s public purchase offer marks a significant development in Fnac Darty’s ownership structure. It reflects his intent to potentially increase his stake and influence in the major French retail group known for its prominent role in both electronics and cultural retail markets.

With broad board support and a clear offer price, the next few months will be pivotal as the deal moves through regulatory review and shareholder consideration.

This article was translated and synthesized from French sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.