Germany's Aurelius interested in buying Carrefour's Belgian unit, L'Echo reports (updated)

Carrefour SA

25/03/2026 09:44

Updates with Carrefour response to media report in paragraphs 1-3

BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - French retailer Carrefour CARR.PA said on Wednesday it was fully committed to developing its activities in Belgium after Brussels-based L'Echo newspaper reported German private equity fund Aurelius was interested in buying the retailer's Belgian unit.

"As announced during the presentation of the Carrefour 2030 strategic plan, the portfolio review is now complete," the retailer said in a statement.

"Recent results in Belgium confirm the progress made and the positive momentum. Carrefour therefore remains fully committed to developing its business in Belgium over the long term."

L'Echo reported earlier on Wednesday that other potential buyers were lining up, but not many, it added, citing unidentified sources.

Carrefour, which has recently announced the sale of its Italian and Romanian units, last month said it would focus on its three main markets: France, Spain and Brazil.

Aurelius declined to comment.

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 (Reporting by Inti Landauro and Helen Reid; Editing by Louise Heavens and Tomasz Janowski)

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