TonnerDrones Sells Part of Its Stake in Donecle for 1.25 Million Euros
TonnerDrones has announced the signing of a divestiture agreement for part of its stake in Donecle. The transaction, expected to generate proceeds of about 1.25 million euros by early 2026, will allow the company to retain a 5% stake in Donecle.
Financial Impact and Strategic Retention
According to the press release dated December 31, 2025, TonnerDrones will receive approximately 1.25 million euros in early 2026 from this sale of Donecle shares. The group indicates that the current book value of its stake in Donecle is less than 20,000 euros in its financial statements. Therefore, this transaction is expected to generate a significant accounting gain and strengthen TonnerDrones' equity. The company has chosen to retain a residual stake of 5% in Donecle, believing in the favorable prospects of the latter. The operation illustrates TonnerDrones' strategy of enhancing the value of various assets in its drone sector portfolio.
Strategic Development and Financial Strengthening
According to Diede van den Ouden, leader of TonnerDrones, this transaction marks a new stage in the company's development and strengthens its financial position. The statement specifies that the transaction demonstrates TonnerDrones' ability to enhance the value of its various assets. Besides Donecle, the company holds significant stakes in other French drone manufacturers, including Elistair and Diodon. TonnerDrones develops technologies for the logistics sector and applies an active asset management strategy, with additional revenues generated by royalties on its patents.
Future Outlook and Growth Focus
According to the group, good progress was made in 2025. The company is entering 2026 focusing on growth and profitability, the statement indicates. TonnerDrones specifies that it does not plan to own a factory but intends to maintain research and development activities for its products and systems in France. Furthermore, the company employs an active strategy to manage its cash reserves. TonnerDrones' shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris under the ISIN code FR001400H2X4.
