Compagnie Lebon Completes Divestiture of Its Stake in Madeleine Premier
Esprit de France, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lebon, has finalized the sale of its 49% shareholding in Madeleine Premier, the owner of the business assets of the Fauchon Hotel in Paris. The transaction is expected to have a positive impact on the group's financial statements, according to the press release.
Completion of the Sale Announced
Compagnie Lebon announced on January 12, 2026, that its subsidiary Esprit de France has completed the divestiture of its minority stake in Madeleine Premier. This company owns the business assets of the Fauchon Hotel, located at Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Esprit de France had held 49% of the capital of this entity since 2016 and has supported the operation of the business assets since the opening of the establishment in 2018. The transaction follows a purchase agreement signed on December 19, 2025, the group stated.
Details of the Transaction
The completion of the transaction occurred after the lifting of the usual suspensive conditions for this type of operation, Compagnie Lebon specified. The contract related to the operation of the business assets by Esprit de France ends with this divestiture. According to the press release, the sale resulted from a competitive process involving several potential buyers. The group did not disclose the identity of the buyer or the amount of the transaction.
Financial Impact of the Sale
According to the group, this divestiture will have a positive impact on the financial statements of Compagnie Lebon. The company indicated that the precise details of this impact will be communicated no later than the publication of the annual results, scheduled for March 25, 2026.
