Overview

• Henri Giscard d’Estaing told Le Figaro he believes a first-half 2026 Paris listing would boost Club Med’s financial flexibility and diversify its shareholder base under the Forever Young strategy.
• Fosun Tourism issued a June 12 statement confirming it has no current IPO project for Club Med and will evaluate strategic options to support long-term growth.
• The CEO’s public push for a listing has highlighted a strategic divergence between Club Med’s management and its majority shareholder over the group’s future direction.
• Fosun’s attempt last year to bring in a minority investor for Club Med failed, and a 2024 leadership reshuffle reflected underlying tensions with management.
• Henri Giscard d’Estaing and Fosun are collaborating on a formal succession plan to guide leadership transition and preserve the brand’s French heritage.