Caisse des Dépôts and the Rethmann group have decided to enter into exclusive negotiations with a view to the Rethmann group acquiring a 32% stake in Transdev. This operation would rebalance the respective holdings of the two shareholders, with Rethmann France (S.A.S) becoming majority shareholder, with 66% of the capital, alongside Caisse des Dépôts, who would retain 34% of the capital, underlining the importance of France, Transdev's largest market.
The proposed transaction would take place at the end of an open process that enabled Caisse des Dépôts to select the Rethmann group on the basis of four criteria:
- Its ability to provide long-term financial and operational support for Transdev's growth in all countries where the group operates;
- Its commitment to Transdev group's development strategy, particularly in terms of social and environmental responsibility;
- Its compatibility with the values and objectives of Caisse des Dépôts and its adherence to the governance principles of the proposed transaction;
- Its commitment to business development and to maintaining its head office in France.
Press release
Download press releaseFinal acceptance of the offer submitted by the Rethmann group would take place at the end of the information/consultation procedure with the Transdev group’s employee representative bodies. The planned transaction would then be completed during 2025, subject to the approval of the relevant administrative and regulatory authorities.
This rebalancing would reflect not only the long-term commitment of Caisse des Dépôts and the Rethmann group, but also the continuity of Transdev’s shareholder base. It would also uphold the managerial stability of the Group, and the pursuit of its strategic development, both in France and internationally, with the team in charge remaining at the helm.
We are proud to strengthen our trusted partnership with Caisse des Dépôts. Together, we will continue the tremendous momentum initiated in 2019, which has enabled Transdev to establish itself as a champion of mobility worldwide, based in France. Transdev will be able to rely on this solid, long-term shareholder structure to meet the challenges of customer satisfaction, employer attractiveness and decarbonization.
Ludger Rethmann, Board member of the family-owned Rethmann Group and Chairman of the Board of Rethmann France SAS
Caisse des Dépôts, a majority shareholder since 2017, has ensured a decisive role in the creation and development of the Transdev group, a French group and world leader in public transport. Caisse des Dépôts will remain an involved shareholder attentive to the success of Transdev, a major player in sustainable mobility, in order to support its development in all territories.
Olivier Sichel, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Caisse des Dépôts
Reinforcing the Rethmann Group's stake in Transdev, alongside Caisse des Dépôts, would be a tremendous opportunity. The long-term commitment and stability that would result are key success factors in our businesses. Our customers all over the world will be able to count on our commitment and our ability to provide them with the most appropriate solutions, drawn from our experience and global know-how.
Thierry Mallet, Chairman and CEO of Transdev