Observed Signal · Sep 24, 2026 · M&A - Announced · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Schneider Electric Offers €1.2B for Shelly Group Buyout
French energy technology group Schneider Electric has announced a voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of Bulgaria's Shelly Group, valuing the company at approximately €1.2 billion. The offer is €70 per share, a 27% premium over the six-month volume-weighted average share price of €55.20. The founders, holding 56.6% of capital, support the deal. The offer is conditional on acquiring at least 95% of shares and requires regulatory approval from Bulgaria's Financial Supervision Commission and competition authorities. Closing is expected by Q1 2027. Schneider Electric aims to combine Shelly's software-led home energy management platform with its own portfolio to strengthen its position in the smart home and energy transition market. The transaction is advised by Deutsche Bank and UniCredit Bulbank.
Major M&A deal in smart home and energy management, relevant to AdTech due to potential integration with home IoT and data-driven advertising.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Schneider Electric announced a voluntary public takeover offer for Shelly Group at €70 per share.
- The deal values Shelly Group at approximately €1.2 billion.
- The offer represents a 27% premium over the unaffected reference price of €55.20.
- The offer is conditional on acquiring at least 95% of share capital.
- Founders Dimitar Dimitrov and Svetlin Todorov, holding 56.6% combined, support the deal.
- The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
- Deutsche Bank is sole financial advisor to Schneider Electric; UniCredit Bulbank is investment intermediary.
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