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Metro AG(XTRA:B4B) dropped from Germany SDAX (Total Return) Index Metro AG (St) has been dropped from the Germany Small DAX (Total Return) Index. Tillkännagivande • Feb 06
EP Global Commerce GmbH signed an agreement to acquire remaining 50.01% stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) from BC Equities GmbH & Co. KG, Beisheim Holding GmbH, Palatin Verwaltungsgesellschaft Mbh and others for approximately €960 million. EP Global Commerce GmbH signed an agreement to acquire remaining 50.01% stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) from BC Equities GmbH & Co. KG, Beisheim Holding GmbH, Palatin Verwaltungsgesellschaft Mbh and others for approximately €960 million on February 5, 2025. As part of consideration, cash offer price of €5.33 per equity share and €5.33 per Preference Share will be paid by EP Global Commerce GmbH. Upon completion, EP Global Commerce GmbH will own 100% stake in Metro AG. The Delisting Agreement obliges EPGC to make a public tender offer for all outstanding shares of METRO AG and METRO AG’s Management Board to file an application for the revocation of the admission of the METRO AG’s shares to trading on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange during the acceptance period of the Delisting Offer. METRO's other anchor shareholders, BC Equities GmbH & Co. KG and Beisheim Holding GmbH as well as Palatin Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, understand EPGC’s request for the Delisting and have entered into a non-tender agreement with EPGC, according to which they will not tender their shares in METRO into the Delisting Offer. Together, they represent approx. 24.99% of METRO’s share capital and voting rights attached to METRO shares.
The Delisting Offer will not be subject to any closing conditions and will not include a minimum acceptance threshold. It will be made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the offer document to be approved by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Following approval by BaFin, the offer document will be published in accordance with the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act and the acceptance period for the Delisting Offer will commence. Both is expected to take place in March. The delisting from the regulated market will also terminate some of the comprehensive financial reporting obligations and capital market publication requirements of METRO. METRO’s Management supports the delisting. Tillkännagivande • Jan 09
Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2025 Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2025, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Tillkännagivande • Oct 09
Metro AG to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Feb 05, 2025 Metro AG announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Feb 05, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Aug 30
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired Caterite Food and Wineservice Limited from Keith Anthony Graham. Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired Caterite Food and Wineservice Limited from Keith Anthony Graham on August 28, 2024. Caterite generated revenues of £44 million in 2023.
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) completed the acquisition of Caterite Food and Wineservice Limited from Keith Anthony Graham on August 28, 2024. Tillkännagivande • Mar 07
Daniel Kretínský and Patrik Tkác acquired additional 8.99% stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B). Daniel Kretínský and Patrik Tkác acquired additional 8.99% stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) on March 1, 2024.Daniel Kretínský and Patrik Tkác completed the acquisition of additional 8.99% stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) on March 1, 2024. Tillkännagivande • Sep 18
Metro AG(XTRA:B4B) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Metro AG(XTRA:B4B) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Tillkännagivande • Aug 24
Metro Ag Announces CFO Changes As of 30 September 2023 Mr. Christian Baier departs from Metro AG, where he has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Tillkännagivande • Jun 17
Metro Ag Announces Resignation of Christian Baier as Chief Financial Officer, Effective September 30, 2023 Metro AG reached an agreement with CFO Christian Baier, underwhich he will leave the firm as of September 30, 2023 to pursue other professional opportunities. The company has initiated a search process for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Baier has been with METRO since 2011. He held various management positions, including Group Director Strategy, Business Innovation and M&A as well as Chief Financial Officer of METRO Cash & Carry. Tillkännagivande • May 28
Metro AG to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Final Results on Dec 13, 2023 Metro AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 final results at 6:30 PM, Central European Standard Time on Dec 13, 2023 Tillkännagivande • May 12
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited completed the acquisition of METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B). Reliance Retail Ventures Limited agreed to acquire METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) for INR 28.5 billion on December 22, 2022. As of financial year, ended September 2022, Metro India generated sales of INR 77 billion. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory and other customary closing conditions. The deal is expected to complete by March 2023. Goldman Sachs Europe Se acted as financial advisor to Metro AG. J.P. Morgan Securities acted as financial advisor to METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited. Zia Mody, Aditya Vikram Bhat and Bhuvana Veeraragavan of AZB & Partners acted as legal advisors to METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP represents J.P. Morgan as financial adviser to METRO AG. As of February 22, 2023. Reliance Retail is expected to retain the staff of METRO after the acquisition. As of March 14, 2023, Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition.
Shishir Vayttaden, K Aishwarya, Surbhi Ajitsaria, Viswanathan, Arun Prabhu, Anirban Mohapatra, Arpita Sengupta, Gyanendra Kumar, Shreya Som, Soumya Dasgupta, Avaantika Kakkar, Abhishek Sharma, Kirthi Srinivas, Ashish Jain, Abhilash Pillai, Karan Sharma,Urjita Chitnis, Ritha Ulbyre, Richa Mohanty and Mansi Mantoo of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal advisor to Reliance Retail Ventures Limited.
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited completed the acquisition of METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) on May 11, 2023. Tillkännagivande • May 05
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) entered into an agreement to acquire JOHBECO Group for approximately €100 million. Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) entered into an agreement to acquire JOHBECO Group for approximately €100 million on May 4, 2023. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur mid of May 2023. Tillkännagivande • Jan 07
Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 24, 2023 Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 24, 2023, at 10:00 Central European Standard Time. Tillkännagivande • Dec 23
Reliance May Acquire Metro AG's India Business At A Value of Less Than $500 Million Reliance Industries Limited (NSEI:RELIANCE) is about to sign the final deal document to acquire the India business of Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) at an enterprise value of less than $500 million (about INR 41,000 million), including taking on books the debt. The deal is likely to be announced within a day, an executive said. The move will help Reliance Retail - the retail unit of the conglomerate -- to consolidate its presence in the B2B trade segment which it has identified as one of its next big growth drivers and intensify its competition with Udaan, Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Tillkännagivande • Dec 17
Metro AG to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 Metro AG announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 6:30 PM, Central European Standard Time on Aug 10, 2023 Tillkännagivande • Nov 08
Metro's Top Brass Reportedly May Be Retained Post RIL Buyout Metro AG (XTRA:B4B)'s decision to sell its India wholesale business to Reliance Retail Ventures Limited was based on RIL's ability to get quick regulatory approvals and to safeguard the interests of employees, said people in the know. On November 7, 2022, PTI reported that RIL is set to acquire Metro AG's cash and carry business for an estimated €500 million (INR 40,600 million), citing sources. The deal includes 31 wholesale distribution centres, land and other assets owned by Metro. "The deal is on and it will be officially inked hopefully by the month end," a person, seeking anonymity said. "Based on the discussions with Reliance, we believe they're keen on the current management to stay, and a key attraction-apart from the robust business model-was the quality of people at Metro in India," he added. The cash and carry business has nearly 5,000 employees on its rolls. A Metro India spokesperson refused to divulge the size and other terms of the proposed deal, but said:. "Metro AG is examining strategic options for Metro India, and is engaged in advanced talks in this process. No further comments." When contacted a Reliance Industries spokesperson said: "As a policy, we don't comment on media speculations. RIL evaluates various opportunities on an ongoing basis. We made and will continue to make necessary disclosure in compliance with our obligations under the Securities Exchange Board of India regulations 2015 and our agreement with exchanges". Tillkännagivande • Nov 05
Germany's Metro Reportedly in Advance Talks over Sale of Indian Division Germany's Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) is exploring strategic options for its Indian unit and is in advanced discussions over a deal, a group spokesperson said, with analysts reckoning that the division could be valued at EUR 500 million($490 million) in a sale. Indian retailer Reliance (RELI.NS) is well-positioned to buy the business, two people familiar with the matter said, adding a deal could happen before the end of the year but that no final decision has been made. "As a policy, we do not comment on media speculation and rumours," a Reliance spokesperson said. "Our company evaluates various opportunities on an ongoing basis". Tillkännagivande • Oct 14
Reliance Reportedly Sole Bidder for Metro's India Business Reliance Industries Limited (NSEI:RELIANCE) is in advanced discussions to acquire German firm Metro AG (XTRA:B4B)'s wholesale operations in India, according to people familiar with the matter, as the conglomerate led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to dominate India's mammoth retail sector. Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. is no longer actively in talks with Metro, leaving only Ambani's Reliance to pursue the so-called cash-and-carry business, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. A final decision could emerge as early as next month, one of the people said. A deal could value the business at $1 billion to $1.2 billion including debt, a different person said. Discussions between Reliance and Metro regarding details including the valuation are ongoing and could fall apart, the people said. Representatives for Metro and Reliance declined to comment, while a spokesperson for CP Group didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Tillkännagivande • Jul 15
Udaan Enters Fray for Metro Cash Hiveloop Technology Private Limited (Udaan) has expressed interest to buy Metro AG (XTRA:B4B)'s India wholesale unit, joining deep-pocketed suitors, including Reliance Industries Limited (NSEI:RELIANCE) and Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd., a person directly aware of the plans said. Metro, which has 31 wholesale distribution centres in India, is expected to sell the India unit by the end of September 2022, the person said. The bidders plan to leverage Metro's wholesale stores that cater to small businesses, neighbourhood stores, and restaurants to help expand their reach in India's top cities and access products. The winning bidder can also use the stores to fulfil online orders. A spokesperson for Metro AG said the company regularly assesses its global portfolio, such as its market position in the respective country, the life cycle of its operations, and the business's growth potential. "This is a general approach, and normal business applied to all countries, including India. We don't comment on rumours and speculations," the spokesperson, based in Dusseldorf, Germany, said. A spokesperson for CP Group, whose retail arm Siam Makro PCL operates wholesale cash and carry stores in India and other markets, declined to comment. A spokesperson for Reliance Industries said: "As a policy, we do not comment on media speculation and rumours. Our company evaluates various opportunities on an ongoing basis." Queries emailed to a spokesperson for Udaan remained unanswered. Tillkännagivande • Jul 12
Charoen Pokphand and Reliance Industries Limited Reportedly Among Suitors for Wholesale Operations of Metro Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. and Reliance Industries Limited (NSEI:RELIANCE) are among suitors for wholesale operations of Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) in India, according to people familiar with the matter, as the companies seek to deepen their retail portfolio in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The Thai conglomerate controlled by tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont and its Indian counterpart backed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani have submitted non-binding bids, the people said. Amazon.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is also considering lodging an offer, the people said. Metro has been working with advisers on a potential sale of the Indian business, which could fetch a valuation of $1 billion to $1.2 billion, according to one of the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. Suitors could be shortlisted for the next round for bidding as soon as August, the person said. Deliberations are ongoing and companies could decide against any offers, the people said. Metro hasn’t made any final decision and details could still change, they added. Representatives for Amazon, Metro and Reliance declined to comment, while CP Group didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Tillkännagivande • Jul 07
Metro AG Revises its Sales Guidance for the Financial Year 2022 Metro AG announced that the Management Board of METRO AG (METRO) has decided to increase its outlook for sales for the financial year 2021/22. For the year, the company expects Sales to grow by approximately 17% to 22% compared to previous year (previously: 9% to 15%). Tillkännagivande • Jun 29
Reliance, PremjiInvest, CP Group, Swiggy Reportedly Look to Bid for Metro India Unit Reliance Retail Limited, Chia Tai Group Company Limited and Bundl Technologies Private Limited (Swiggy) are competing with Premji Invest Limited, the investment fund managed by the family office of Indian tech billionaire Azim Premji, to buy the Indian cash-and-carry operations of Metro AG (XTRA:B4B), said multiple people involved. Tata Sons Private Limited and Bain Capital, LP are evaluating the $1 billion to $1.5 billion buyout opportunity but are yet to firm up any plans, said the people mentioned above. The submission of non-binding offers is scheduled for this week. Flipkart-Walmart, DMart and Amazon have for the moment opted out of the race. Detailed due diligence will start after the non-binding offers are received with firm offers expected in two months.ET was the first to report, on May 20, Metro's decision to exit India by selling its local operations and that at least 10 potential candidates including Reliance, CP Group, Flipkart, D-Mart had been approached. On May 30, ET reported Swiggy, backed by Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers), Qatar Investment Authority and GIC of Singapore among others, was evaluating the prospect. Reliance Retail spokesperson said: "As a policy, we do not comment on media speculation and rumours. Our company evaluates various opportunities on an ongoing basis."PremjiInvest, CP Group, Swiggy, Tata and Bain Capital didn't respond to queries sent on June 25, 2022. Financial investors like PremjiInvest are likely to be open to partnering shortlisted candidates. Amazon and Walmart too might follow a similar strategy, although they are staying out of the competitive bidding as of now. JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are the advisors to Metro. Strategic intent for contenders like CP Group, Reliance and Swiggy, Metro offers the opportunity to consolidate the wholesale retail, ecommerce play or an India entry. Tillkännagivande • Jun 16
Bronze Properties S.à r.l. acquired Makro Cash & Carry Belgium N.V. from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B). Bronze Properties S.à r.l. acquired Makro Cash & Carry Belgium N.V. from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) on June 15, 2022.
Bronze Properties S.à r.l. completed the acquisition of Makro Cash & Carry Belgium N.V. from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) on June 15, 2022. Tillkännagivande • Jun 03
Metro AG to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Dec 14, 2022 Metro AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results at 6:30 PM, Central European Standard Time on Dec 14, 2022 Tillkännagivande • Jun 02
Swiggy Reportedly in Contention for Indian Operations of Metro Bundl Technologies Private Limited (Swiggy) has emerged as one of the possible contenders for the India operations of Metro AG (XTRA:B4B), said executives with knowledge of the matter. Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. and Reliance Retail Limited are the other two likely candidates for a possible acquisition of Metro Cash & Carry at the moment, they said. "Swiggy has evinced interest in the acquisition, and a potential deal will enable METRO Cash and Carry India Private Limited's wholesale stores to feed Swiggy's Instamart delivery model," one of the executives said. Instamart is Swiggy's quick grocery delivery business. "The idea is to create a hub-and-spoke model where Metro stores will supply to Instamart stores, which could be delivery-only or even stores where consumer can walk in." "We don't comment on market speculation or rumours," a Metro AG spokesperson told ET. Swiggy didn't respond to queries. Tillkännagivande • May 21
Metro Reportedly Looks to Sell India Operations Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) is planning to exit the Indian market by selling its cash-and-carry operations for $1.5-1.75 billion, according to a news report. The Economic Times reported that companies such as Amazon.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMZN), Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (SET:CPF), Reliance Retail Limited, Avenue Supermarts Limited (NSEI:DMART), Tata Sons Private Limited, LOLO Group (Lulu Group), and PE fund Samara Capital have been approached to buy the MNC's cash-and-carry operations in the country. According to the report, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have been appointed to find a suitable buyer for Metro AG's business in India. Pressures to sell below cost, free delivery of goods and negative EBITDA in the industry, were the reasons according to an industry veteran, quoted in the report. The discussions with potential buyers are said to be in the initial phase. Tillkännagivande • Apr 23
Metro AG Provides Sales Guidance for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Metro AG provided sales guidance for the first half of fiscal year 2021-2022. For the period, the company, in the cumulative guidance view (constant currency and portfolio-adjusted), expects results in sales growth at constant currency of 24%. Tillkännagivande • Apr 22
Metro AG Revises Earnings Guidance for the Financial Year 2021-2022 Metro AG revised earnings guidance for the financial year 2021-2022. For the period, the company expects sales to grow by approximately 9% to 15% against previous guidance of 3% to 7%. The outlook assumes stable exchange rates and no further adjustments to the portfolio. Further escalation of the war and/or further sanctions could lead to additional negative impact on the business, particularly in Ukraine and Russia. Tillkännagivande • Sep 04
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) agreed to acquire C&C Abholgroßmaerkte GmbH. Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) agreed to acquire C&C Abholgroßmaerkte GmbH on September 3, 2021. C&C Abholgroßmaerkte GmbH generated sales of EUR 125 million in 2019. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in the following months. Tillkännagivande • Apr 23
Metro AG Proposes to Update Earnings Guidance for the Financial Year of 2020 to 2021 Metro AG proposed to update earnings guidance for the financial year of 2020 to 2021. For the period the company expected sales decline by approximately negative of 3% to negative of 6%. Tillkännagivande • Feb 09
Metro AG Announces Appointment of Steffen Greubel as New CEO, Effective May 1, 2021 Metro AG announced that appointed at the extraordinary meeting held on February 8,2021 that company has approved Dr Steffen Greubel with effect as of 1 May 2021 as new CEO (chairman of the Management Board) of METRO AG. Steffen Greubel signed a three-year-contract. Steffen Greubel succeeds Olaf Koch who left the company as of 31 December 2020 upon his own request. Currently, the company is led by Christian Baier (CFO) and Rafael Gasset (COO) as Co-CEOs. Tillkännagivande • Jan 06
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired 25% stake in Filpromer. Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired 25% stake in Filpromer on January 5, 2021.
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) completed the acquisition of 25% stake in Filpromer on January 5, 2021. Tillkännagivande • Jan 01
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired DAVIGEL ESPAÑA. S.A. from Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY). Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) acquired DAVIGEL ESPAÑA. S.A. from Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) on December 30, 2020. As part of the transaction, Sysco France, Davigel Spain and METRO's Spanish business (MAKRO Spain) signed a long-term supply agreement for elaborate or ready-to-eat frozen products in Spain.
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) completed the acquisition of DAVIGEL ESPAÑA. S.A. from Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) on December 30, 2020. Tillkännagivande • Dec 23
Wipro Limited (BSE:507685) agreed to acquire METRO-nom GmbH from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) for €40 million. Wipro Limited (BSE:507685) agreed to acquire METRO-nom GmbH from Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) for €40 million on December 22, 2020. Under the terms of the transaction, the purchase consideration for METRO-nom GmbH and its subsidiary METRO Systems Romania S.R.L. is €40 million in cash. Wipro Limited and METRO AG entered into a strategic digital and IT partnership deal. Through this partnership, more than 1,300 employees across Germany, Romania and India will transfer to Wipro. The estimated deal value for the duration of the first 5 years is approximately $700 million (€574.84 million). With the intention to extend up to 4 additional years, it can be a potential spend of up to $1 billion (€821.2 million). The remaining units will develop IT solutions for METRO AG's operational business under the new brand METRO Digital.
For the financial year ending September, 2020, METRO-nom GmbH had revenues of €120.1 million. The transaction is subject to antitrust approval from the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO), Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie), regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close on or before April 30, 2021. Baker & McKenzie LLP acted as the legal advisor for Metro AG. EY-Parthenon acted as the consultant in the transaction. Tillkännagivande • Nov 20
Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2021 Metro AG, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2021. Tillkännagivande • Nov 06
EPCG to Hike Stake in Metro EP Global Commerce (EPCG) is to hike its stake in Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) to over 37% from 29.99% at present. The Czech firm is the retailer's largest shareholder and tried to take it over in 2019. It is reported that EPCG may continue gradually raising its shareholding without having to mount a takeover bid. Tillkännagivande • Oct 20
Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) agreed to acquire Aviludo Group. Metro AG (XTRA:B4B) agreed to acquire Aviludo Group on October 19, 2020. Aviludo Group will remain broadly independent and keep its brand. Aviludo Group reported sales of €152 million in 2019. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2021. Tillkännagivande • Aug 24
Metro AG's Chief Executive Officer Olaf Koch to Resign by End of 2020 Metro AG's chief executive officer Olaf Koch does not seek a extension of his contract term and he will resign by the end of 2020. Olaf Koch joined the Management Board in 2009, has been chief executive officer of Metro AG since January 2012 and was appointed until March 1, 2022.