Lexibook: Doodle SAS increases its stake and announces a takeover bid

Doodle SAS, the majority shareholder of Lexibook, has signed an agreement to increase its stake to 87.73% following the acquisition of Moneta Asset Management's shares. This strategic move will be followed by a simplified public tender offer (OPAS) for the remaining shares at €8 per share, representing a significant premium over the recent share price.

Aymeric, Emmanuel, and Luc Le Cottier, the directors of Doodle, have the support of Lawrence Rosen LLC for this transaction. Lexibook's supervisory board unanimously welcomed the project, establishing an ad hoc committee and appointing Crowe HAF as an independent expert to evaluate the offer.

If less than 10% of the share capital is not tendered, a mandatory delisting will be considered. Subject to approval by the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority), the procedure could begin in the third quarter of 2026.