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| Omer-Decugis and Cie secures its first syndicated loan of EUR 60.4 million, up to EUR 90.4 million subject to conditions, to support its development | ||
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Rungis, 29 July 2026 – Omer-Decugis & Cie (ISIN: FR0014003T71 – Ticker: ALODC), an international group specialising in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, announces the signing of its first syndicated loan agreement for a total amount of up to €90.4 million, consisting of €60.4 million of committed facilities and €30.0 million that can be activated. This transaction marks an important step in the Group's financing strategy:
Vincent Omer-Decugis, Chairman and CEO of Omer-Decugis & Cie, states: “The success of this first syndicated loan demonstrates the renewed confidence of our long-standing banking partners and the commitment of new institutions alongside us. This transaction confirms the strength of our business model, the relevance of our strategic choices and the robustness of our growth trajectory. It provides us with greater financial flexibility to support our development ambitions within a disciplined financial framework." This €60.4 million structured financing includes:
The financing is subject to the customary financial covenants, with compliance regularly monitored by the Group. These commitments are part of a balanced financial framework enabling Omer-Decugis & Cie to reconcile financial discipline and operational agility to pursue its development strategy. Omer-Decugis & Cie also benefits from an additional financing facility of up to €30 million, which can be activated subject to the approval of the relevant lenders. This facility is intended to support the working capital requirements arising from the Group's growth and provides an additional source of financial flexibility. The banking syndicate comprises CIC Group, as coordinator and joint mandated lead arranger, BNP Paribas, as agent and joint mandated lead arranger, Crédit Agricole Île-de-France, as joint mandated lead arranger, together with Bpifrance, Banque Populaire Rives de Paris, LCL and Société Générale, as participating lenders. Omer-Decugis & Cie has been advised by Fundamental Partners as financial advisor.
Find all information at: www.omerdecugis.com About Omer-Decugis & Cie Omer-Decugis & Cie is a family-owned group founded in 1850 that specialises in fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly exotic, for European consumers. Controlling the entire value chain from production and import, as well as possessing specific ripening know-how, the Group markets its fruit, mainly from Latin America, Africa and Europe, across all distribution channels (supermarkets and mid-sized stores, out-of-home catering, specialised distribution and fresh-cut produce). Omer-Decugis & Cie has two complementary distribution divisions, SIIM and Bratigny, which serve all segments of the market. Committed to sustainable agriculture that respects local areas and people, the Group obtained a rating of 81/100 during the EthiFinance ESG Ratings 2024 campaign, highlighting the maturity of the Group's ESG approach. Established on the Rungis market, Omer-Decugis & Cie posted revenue of €284.8 million as at 30 September 2025, representing more than 185,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables distributed.
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