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CommentApril 30 2015

Club Med takeover proves anything but restful for SocGen

A bidding war between Chinese and Italian entrepreneurs for France's iconic Club Med holiday resort operator provided a test of nerves for the bankers, and even led to a change in French law.
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Club Med takeover proves anything but restful for SocGen

Nearly two years after the first shots were fired in the takeover battle for Club Méditerranée – or Club Med as it is better known – 

a Chinese-dominated vehicle has acquired 98% of its shares and is delisting the iconic resort company. This was France's longest ever takeover contest, prompting a change in the law to speed up takeover court cases. Société Générale was sole financial advisor to the winners.

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