Saint-Gobain stock completes EUR1.5 billion Dahl sale to Kesko

Saint-Gobain completed the sale of its specialist distribution business in Sweden, Norway and Denmark to Kesko on Monday, November 2, 2026. The transaction transfers the operations, mainly branded Dahl, out of the French building-materials group's scope and marks a completed portfolio move rather than a pending agreement.

In a November 2 press release carried by Les Echos Comfi, Saint-Gobain said the business generated EUR 2.068 billion in sales in 2025. It comprised 190 outlets and employed 2,700 people across the three Nordic markets.

Valuation reshapes the business mix

The divestment carries an enterprise value of EUR 1.518 billion. Saint-Gobain said that equates to 10.4 times 2025 EBITDA including lease commitments under IFRS 16, or 14.6 times excluding those commitments. The two multiples reflect different lease-accounting treatments rather than separate proceeds.

The company placed the disposal within its Lead & Grow strategy, which aims to optimize the group's business profile. For investors, the completed transaction reduces Saint-Gobain's exposure to Nordic specialist distribution and leaves the group with a portfolio more focused on construction materials and related solutions.

Saint-Gobain stock traded at 74.59 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:34 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Investors will now assess the portfolio change alongside the group's operating performance and capital-allocation priorities. The real-time quote of Saint-Gobain stock provides the latest trading indication.

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