(Boursier.com) – Following an article in Agefi on December 23, Gorgé Group confirms having submitted a non-binding indicative offer for the takeover of the company iXblue, whose activities in maritime, defense, hydrography and drones are complementary to those of its subsidiary ECA Group, specialist in the field of autonomous robotics. The two companies have been working together for several years, notably on the Belgo-Néeerlandais program. A merger “would be likely to generate very significant synergies”, believes Groupe Gorgé, which would not have recourse to a capital increase to carry out this operation.
The acquisition would be carried out by a newly created holding company, which would also hold ECA after the contribution of the Gorge Group and which would have funds provided by an investor and by debt. As the corporate values of ECA and iXblue retained in this project are comparable, Groupe Gorgé would have a significant majority alongside this financial investor and management.
Groupe Gorgé will keep the market informed only in the event of significant progress on this project, while respecting the confidentiality necessary for the process.
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