Eurostar International Limited agreed to acquire 38% stake in Thalys International S.C.R.L. from SNCB SA (ENXTBR:001062148) and others on September 27, 2019. Post completion, Eurostar International Limited and Thalys International S.C.R.L. will be merged. Transaction is subject to approval from the board of SNCF Mobilités and SNCB SA (ENXTBR:001062148) and clearance of the European Commission.

Rothschild & Co SCA (ENXTPA:ROTH) acted as financial advisor to SNCF Mobilités. BNP Paribas acted as financial advisor to Eurostar International Limited in the transaction. The project is called as "Greenspeed". As of September 16, 2020 Eurostar International Limited and Thalys International S.C.R.L. will merge in 2021.

Laurent Godfroid and Ségolène Pelsy of Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. acted as legal advisor to Eurostar International Limited and also obtained clearance from European Commission.