Founded in 1976, Pêcheurs de Saveurs is a company specialised in the production of fresh and frozen starters and appetizers based on seafood products. Pêcheurs de Saveurs is located in Saint-Hernin in Finistère and had been part of NICOT’s group since 2013. Originally specialised in cooked scallops, Pêcheur de Saveurs diversified its production with tapas and spreads using additive-free and natural products distinguished by a high level of quality. Thus, in 2021, Pêcheur de Saveurs generated a €11 million turnover with 565 tons of branded products mainly sold through large retailers, but also to the catering industry and the export market. Since its foundation, Guyader Gastronomie has become a major […]

On 31 March 2022, RUZÉ’s former shareholders handed over the reins of the family business to YNOVAE agricultural cooperative. Founded in 1870, RUZÉ has become a key player in the trade of cereals (wheat, maize, barley), oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower) and protein crops (peas) in its region. More than 50,000 tonnes are harvested each year. Managed by Sophie Ruzé – who belongs to the third generation of the family –, the company has recently extended its business activities to implants (fertilisers, phytosanitary products) and exports its products in France and abroad. Based in Migennes and Champloiseau (Yonne), RUZÉ employs around 15 people and generates a €15m turnover. YNOVAE agricultural cooperative figures […]

On February 24th, 2022, Group Alliance became the shareholder of Oberti. Didier Oberti – son of the founder of the emblematic Tarn company specialized in the manufacture of regional cured meats and delicatessen products, which has reached maturity in its market with revenues of €17 million – has decided to transfer the family business to Group Alliance – through its subsidiary Alliance Terroirs – thus perpetuating the future of the company in the Lacaune basin while guaranteeing the regional know-how of the SME founded in 1956. The new shareholder was keen to keep the current management team consisting of Bertrand Thomas and Lise Oberti (granddaughter of the founder) as well […]

Euro Dispal is a company specialized in the making of regional prepared foods: bœuf bourguignon, coq-au-vin, terrines, soups and vegan and organic foods. The company has revenues of €2.5 million and employs 15 people. Euro Dispal complements the regional canned food operations of Salaisons Sabatier. AURIS Finance advised Arnaud SABATIER in all the negotiation process that led to the acquisition of Euro Dispal. Salaisons Sabatier is a Dijon-based company, leader in the making of marbled ham from Burgundy. The group, with its 45 employees, developed through external growth by acquiring small pork butcher businesses.  AURIS Finance acted as the sole financial advisor to the acquirer.

How far can the value of companies in the organic agribusiness sector go? Will the famous adage of the stock exchange “trees don’t grow to the sky” ever apply to the valuation of companies in the Organic sector? What are we talking about? Are they companies whose core business is the transformation of organic raw materials within the framework of the construction of a division in which the relationship between the farmer and the transformer is based on a suitable, contractual and balanced relationship ? Or is it a diversification of opportunity because it is trendy and because you can’t perform without it? In this case we are in a […]

Gozoki, a French group positioning on the market of traditional foods towards catering and large retail food distributors, announces the acquisition of Collet, well-known company in the business of craft prepared dishes sold through delicatessen departments at major retail outlet, and foodservice industry. Auris team advises for the second time Gozoki in the development strategy of its products range. Yann Maus – Gozoki CEO : « This acquisition is in line with our growth and product strategies. It’s the second time we work with Auris Finance, once more their expertise of the food industry has been valuable all along the deal process and makes sure the transaction takes place in the […]

AURIS Finance advises Gozoki on its acquisition of Maison Carrier Maison Carrier is a well-known French company from Aveyron specialised in the production of fresh prepared dishes. Launched in 1999, Maison Carrier business became a tremendous entrepreneurial success over the past years. Originally, Carrier family acquired a typical restaurant in the purest traditions of Aveyron. The quick success of the restaurant encouraged the management to deploy their expertise on a wider scale of development by creating a range of craft prepared dishes sold in large and medium commercial outlets. Gozoki is a French group positioning on the market of traditional foods towards catering and large retail food distributors. This operation […]