Exclusive negotiations between EPC Group and SSE Group for a strategic merger

EPC Group and SSE Holding SA have announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations to merge their civil explosives and drilling and blasting businesses. The potential agreement would see SSE transfer its operations to EPC in exchange for 725,000 new EPC shares, as well as the sale of 75,000 EPC shares to 4 Décembre SAS. This merger would allow EPC to consolidate its global position and become a European leader. SSE would hold approximately 25% of EPC's share capital and would have a seat on the Board of Directors.

The usual due diligence is required before validation, as well as the approval of the general meetings of both groups, with finalization targeted for the third quarter of 2026. With the project, the new entity aims to position itself among the top five global players in civil explosives, integrating complementary expertise and resources from both entities.