Casino Group and the Zouari Family contributed to the development of the Franprix and Monoprix brands thanks to its recognized expertise in convenience retail, with a shared conviction: convenience retail occupies a central place in the evolution of lifestyles. Casino Group and the Zouari Family now wish to open a new chapter in their partnership, with an organization more legible, agile, and better-adapted to the network's development ambitions. The two partners reaffirm their long-term commitment, through the signing of a new partnership contract.

In this context, the structure dedicated to the development of the Franprix network will be organized around a capital partnership between the Zouari Family, with a c.60% stake, and Franprix, with a c.40% stake. This structure will initially operate around 30 Franprix stores. This organization is in line with the model already deployed with Monoprix, through a dedicated structure that currently operates around 50 Monop' stores.

These two structures are intended to drive a new growth dynamic, based on the operational expertise of the teams, the strength of the historical partnership, and a strengthened capabilities for investment and development. They will be joint vehicles to support the expansion of the network, with the aim of accompanying the opening, acquisition and development of new Franprix and Monop' stores. In parallel, Franprix would own the entire Pro Distribution structure, which was previously 73% owned, and which would thus operate around 90 stores.

The final completion of the operation remains subject to the granting of the necessary regulatory approvals, particularly from the Competition Authority as well as the completion of the required social procedures, for a closing expected by the end of 2026.