The Africa Feed & Food (AFF) group announces the signing of an investment agreement with RMBV and Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency group, for a capital entry of 850 million dirhams (around 78 million euros). This operation, carried out exclusively through a capital increase without the sale of existing shares, allows the group to preserve its family control while opening its capital to two leading institutional investors, according to the press release.
The finalization is subject to the usual regulatory authorizations, notably the approval of the Competition Council.
This fundraising marks a structuring step in the development trajectory of AFF. The resources will be entirely dedicated to strengthening industrial capacities and accelerating the growth strategy, articulated around three main axes: strengthening the core business in Morocco, with the increase of production capacities in historical sectors; the development of new activities complementary to the agri-food value chain; and the acceleration of international expansion, notably in sub-Saharan Africa (Mali, Mauritania, Senegal) and the exploration of new locations.
Strengthening governance and institutional transformation
Beyond the financial contribution, the entry of private equity investors and development financing institutions should strengthen the governance, management bodies, as well as the transparency and compliance standards of the group.
According to the information note, the interest of RMBV and Proparco reflects the recognition of the strength of AFF’s economic model, the resilience of its activities, and its growth potential in Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa.
Founded in 1978, Africa Feed & Food is an agro-industrial player covering the entire cereal and poultry value chain: grain import, milling and semolina production, pasta and couscous production, animal feed and integrated poultry farming.
