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Thales-Exail: Agreement Finalized, Mandatory Bid at 134 € and Acquisition of Gorgé Family's 35.51% Stake

On July 30, 2026, Thales and Exail Technologies finalized their merger agreement, defined the terms of Thales's acquisition of the Gorgé family's stake (35.51% of capital) and clarified the timetable for the mandatory public offer at 134 € per share.


Thales-Exail: Agreement Finalized, Mandatory Bid at 134 € and Acquisition of Gorgé Family's 35.51% Stake

Agreement Signed Concerning the Acquisition of the Gorgé Stake

Thales and Exail Technologies have signed the merger agreement, the opening of negotiations for which was announced on July 6, 2026. This document sets out the terms of Thales's acquisition of all shares and ODIRNANE issued by Exail Technologies and not held by the Gorgé family, in the context of a mandatory public offer. The proposed price remains fixed at 134.00 € per share, in accordance with the initial announcement.

Implementation Timetable and Appointment of the Independent Expert

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The completion of the acquisition of the Gorgé family's stake, representing 35.51% of Exail Technologies' capital, is expected by the third quarter of 2027, subject to obtaining customary regulatory authorizations, particularly in matters of competition. The public offer for purchase covering 100% of the shares and ODIRNANE will subsequently be filed with the Financial Markets Authority, with completion expected by early 2028.

The board of directors of Exail Technologies has appointed the firm Ledouble, represented by Olivier Cretté and Romain Delafont, as independent expert. The board of directors, which welcomes this operation, will issue a reasoned opinion after examining the expert's fairness opinion.



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Context

Period
  • Period: 2T2026
Key reported figures
  • Revenue: 144M€
Guidance from the release
  • Le conseil d'administration d'Exail a accueilli favorablement ce projet de rapprochement.
  • Le chiffre d'affaires du 2ème trimestre 2026 atteint 144 M€, en croissance organique de +17 %, après un 2ème trimestre 2025 exceptionnel (+52 %). Les prises de commandes du trimestre s'élèvent à 116 M€, dont environ 20 M€ en robotique maritime et près de 30 M€ en Technologies avancées, pénalisées par un calendrier limité de notifications de grands programmes de drones maritimes. Les commandes de systèmes de navigation progressent d'environ 41 % et les activités photoniques de 47 %. Le segment Navigation & Robotique maritime affiche des revenus en hausse de 20 %, celui des Technologies avancées 29 M€ (+12 % à périmètre comparable, après cession de l'activité Automation début mai 2026). Événement majeur : accord du 6 juillet 2026 entre Gorgé SA et Thales pour la cession d'environ 35,5 % du capital, suivi d'une OPA obligatoire à 134 € par action.
Risks mentioned
  • Calendrier de notification des grands programmes de robotique maritime très variable d'un exercice à l'autre
  • Prises de commandes de robotique maritime limitées à environ 20 M€ au 2ème trimestre 2026
  • Base de comparaison exigeante après un 2ème trimestre 2025 en croissance de +52 %
  • Cession de l'activité Automation (13 M€ de revenus en 2025) pesant sur le périmètre courant
Opportunities identified
  • Carnet de commandes supérieur à 1 milliard d'euros offrant une solide visibilité
  • Accélération structurelle des ventes de systèmes de navigation (+41 % de commandes)
  • Forte progression des activités photoniques (+47 % de commandes au trimestre)
  • Gains de parts de marché face aux principaux acteurs américains en navigation inertielle
  • Rapprochement avec Thales apportant des moyens renforcés de développement

The information presented in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation, an incentive to buy or sell a financial asset, or investment advice. Readers are invited to conduct their own research before making any decision.

Investments in the stock market involve risks, including the risk of capital loss. Past performance of an asset or market is no guarantee of future results. Any investment decision should be made taking into account your personal financial situation, objectives and risk tolerance.

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