Biomasse Vision 2030 bids €4.10 a share to take Charwood Energy private
What's the deal? Biomasse Vision 2030 filed a simplified public tender offer for Charwood EnergyDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → on October 26, 2026, bidding €4.10 per share. The vehicle already controls 91.75% of the French biomass company and is pursuing the remaining stock ahead of a delisting.
Why now? Biomasse Vision 2030 was created specifically for this offer and is owned by Charwood's majority shareholders, who have already transferred their stakes. With minority holders below 10% of capital, the conditions for a squeeze-out are already met.
What's the endgame? The offer runs over a 10-day trading period, after which shares not tendered will be bought out at the same €4.10 price, net of fees. The move removes Charwood from public markets, which the buyer says is no longer relevant.
What's the price? The bid is an 18.16% premium to the pre-announcement close. An independent expert has been appointed to assess its fairness, and the offer and compulsory withdrawal require approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF).
The context: Charwood is growing but loss-making. First-half 2026 revenue rose 57% to €5.5 million and its order book reached €12 million, while its net loss widened to €2.4 million.
The signal: The buyout takes Charwood private as it invests in long-term projects, including a 21-year syngas plant contract with VeralliaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The offer is less a contested acquisition than the final step in consolidating ownership already in controlling hands.
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