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Galeries Lafayette Enters Exclusive Talks to Sell BHV Building to Anglo‑Saxon Investor

SGM failed to secure financing following a public partner’s withdrawal over Shein.

Overview

  • Galeries Lafayette says it is negotiating exclusively with an undisclosed real‑estate asset manager to buy the BHV property as soon as January.
  • The contemplated sale is expected on the terms initially agreed with SGM, with reporting placing the deal value between €300 million and €400 million.
  • The acquisition would be executed in agreement with SGM, which would continue operating the BHV store.
  • The prior promise of sale to SGM expired on December 19 after the Banque des territoires pulled out in October, citing a loss of trust linked to the Shein partnership.
  • Paris officials had expressed interest in a municipal purchase if SGM fell short, but that option has not been taken up at this stage.