Rexel launches EUR 500 million share private placement to help fund GCG acquisition

• Rexel launched a roughly EUR 500 million capital increase via a private placement of new shares, excluding pre-emptive subscription rights.
• Accelerated bookbuild started immediately, with pricing set at completion; final terms targeted for release by Sept. 29, 2026.
• Net proceeds earmarked to partly fund the acquisition of GCG, supporting a net debt-to-EBITDAaL ratio near 2.0x from 2027.
• Settlement expected around Oct. 1, 2026; new shares will trade under ISIN FR0010451203.
• Illustrative dilution: a 1% holder not participating would fall to about 0.96% on a non-diluted basis, using EUR 36.31 reference price.

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