par GUILLEMOT (EPA:GUI)
GUILLEMOT CORPORATION: STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF Mr. CLAUDE GUILLEMOT, CHAIRMAN OF GUILLEMOT CORPORATION GROUP
Carentoir, June 22, 2026
STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF CLAUDE GUILLEMOT, CHAIRMAN OF GUILLEMOT CORPORATION GROUP
It is with deep sadness that the Guillemot Corporation Group announces the accidental death of Claude Guillemot on June 19, 2026.
Through his commitment and strategic vision, Claude Guillemot, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors since 1997, left a lasting mark on the Group’s history and played a pivotal role in shaping its development and building its reputation.
The Board of Directors is deeply saddened by Mr. Guillemot’s passing and extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Continuity of governance
The Board of Directors will convene as soon as possible to ensure continuity in the Company’s governance.
Valentin Guillemot continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since July 1, 2025. The entire senior management team remains fully committed to maintaining the continuity of the Group’s operations.
Position and outlook
The Company wishes to make clear that, while this tragic loss is deeply felt, it does not call into question the execution of its strategy or the stability of its governance.
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries (France, Germany, Spain, the UK, the United States, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands and China [Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong]) and distributes its products in more than 150 countries worldwide. The Group’s mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products which maximize enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment for end users.
Contact: Guillemot Financial Information – Tel.: +33 (0) 2 99 08 08 80 – www.guillemot.com