Nacon stock halted as insolvency freezes liabilities across 16 studios
Summary
Nacon filed for insolvency on February 25, 2026 before the Commercial Court of Lille Metropole.
The filing follows parent Bigben Group's bond loan default after its banking pool refused repayment support.
Judicial reorganisation freezes all existing liabilities for up to 18 months.
Over 1,000 employees across 25 subsidiaries and 16 studios enter court-supervised restructuring.
"The aim of this procedure is to assess all possible solutions to ensure the sustainability of the Company's activity under the best possible conditions, protect employees, and preserve jobs, while renegotiating with its creditors in a calm and constructive framework"
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Bigben's banking pool refusal forced Nacon into court supervision
Nacon's insolvency stems from parent Bigben Group's bond loan default in early February 2026.
Bigben cited an "unexpected and late refusal" by its banking pool.
This points to a financing collapse, not gradual operational deterioration.
Nacon must now restructure its own debt under Commercial Court oversight.
A court hearing on the reorganisation request is expected in early March 2026.
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25 subsidiaries and 100-country distribution complicate creditor negotiations
Nacon employs over 1,000 workers across 25 subsidiaries, including 16 development studios.
Its distribution network spans 100 countries.
The 18-month liability freeze applies across this entire structure.
Cross-border footprint raises complexity for any asset-level acquirer or creditor workout.
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Court process creates a structured M&A window for studio assets
Judicial reorganisation requires Nacon to table a "credible and effective" continuation plan.
Satisfying creditors may structurally require studio or IP divestitures.
Nacon's slate includes Hell is Us, Styx: Blades of Greed, and GreedFall 2.
Mid-tier publishers seeking development capacity face less competitive pressure than in open-market M&A.
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