Fnac Darty Acquired by EP Group | Consumer M&A Deal

EP Group has initiated the Fnac Darty acquisition, a retail business in France. Fnac Darty operates consumer retail stores in Ivry-sur-Seine, supporting electronics, home and lifestyle product sales across France. EP Group acquisitions in consumer M&A target a scale retail platform to expand its footprint in French retail and accelerate going private acquisition plans. The going private acquisition is an announced private equity acquisition for Fnac Darty, with the takeover bid opening on May 12, 2026 and expected closing in H2 2026, subject to European Commission merger control clearance and French regulatory approvals.