The countdown to the privatization of the Française des Jeux (FDJ) is finally launched. The company received last night a first green light from the Autorité des marchés financiers, which approved its base document, and the process of introduction will formally begin on November 7, for an initial listing on November 21.
The challenge is significant because the government wants to make a public-oriented operation: 20% of the capital will indeed be reserved for individuals. It is therefore for the FDJ to convince them to acquire shares.
"One free action for ten bought"
"There will be a big communication campaign that will talk about the company, which will let you know that it's time to take an interest in it." Individuals will be able to view all the documents the company has started to publish. to address their financial intermediary ", develops on Europe 1 Stéphane Pallez, president of the French games.
They will be able to enjoy certain benefits: "The minister said that he wanted individuals to benefit from a free share for every ten shares bought if they keep them for 18 months, and a discount of 2% on the price of the shares. introduction, which is already interesting when compared to the privatization operations that took place in the past, "points out Stéphane Pallez. The State will remain a shareholder at a minimum of 20%.