Fnac Darty S.A. announces the results of the repurchase of its outstanding OCEANEs due March 2027 via a reverse bookbuilding process

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Ivry-sur-Seine, France, April 1, 2025

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Fnac Darty S.A. announces the results of the repurchase of its outstanding OCEANEs due March 2027 via a reverse bookbuilding process

Fnac Darty S.A. (the “Company”), today announces the results of the repurchase of a part of its bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (OCEANEs) due March 2027 (the “Repurchase”).

The Company has collected, via a reverse bookbuilding process launched on March 31, indications of interest from holders of the outstanding bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares due March 23, 2027 (FR0014002JO2) (the “OCEANEs”).

As at the close of this reverse bookbuilding process carried out by Natixis, the Company has decided to accept the repurchase of 1,915,033 OCEANEs in an aggregate principal amount of €155.2 million, representing approximately 77.6% of the aggregate number of the OCEANEs initially issued.

The repurchase price pursuant to this process was set at €77.25 per OCEANE representing a total consideration of approximately €147.9 million.

The settlement of the Repurchase is expected to take place on April 8, 2025 and is conditional upon the settlement of the new €300 million senior notes due 2032 to be issued by the Company on 2 April 2025.

The OCEANEs accepted by the Company in the Repurchase will be cancelled thereafter in accordance with their terms and conditions.

This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for or to sell securities.

For other information, please contact:

The Dealer Manager

Natixis
7, promenade Germaine Sablon
75013 Paris
France
Attention: Sales Convertible Bonds / SECM Syndicate
Email: ld-m-equityflowsalescb@natixis.com / ld-secm-syndicate-team@natixis.com

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