COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE DE PRISES DE PARTICIPATION (COFEPP) SA DIR

About COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE DE PRISES DE PARTICIPATION (COFEPP) SA DIR

Compagnie Financière Européenne de Prises de Participation (COFEPP) SA plays a key governance role at Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits, where it has served as a board member since 13 October 2017. COFEPP is the industrial and financial holding company of the family-owned La Martiniquaise-Bardinet group, one of France’s leading spirits businesses. Its remit includes managing equity investments, supporting the strategic development of subsidiaries, and overseeing assets in the alcoholic beverages sector. Its presence on the MBWS board reflects a long-term capital partnership and operational support for a listed company that has undergone restructuring, recapitalization efforts, and strategic repositioning. Within MBWS, COFEPP’s representation is part of a broader transformation story shaped by financial recovery measures, organizational change, and performance improvement initiatives. Publicly available information shows that COFEPP has been linked to the group for years and also holds positions in other spirits-related businesses, including chairmanship of Bardinet and board roles in companies connected to rum and spirits production. This broad footprint gives COFEPP a strong sector perspective across production, distribution, brand management, and the stewardship of an international portfolio of beverages. COFEPP is known for its expertise in portfolio governance, restructuring beverage businesses, and developing brands. Its role alongside MBWS fits into a long-term strategy focused on value creation, financial discipline, and the consolidation of strategic assets in wines and spirits. In practice, COFEPP’s contribution is associated with a steady, industrial investor approach aimed at strengthening profitability, supporting operational efficiency, and guiding the company through a competitive market environment.