Eight Advisory Avocats supports the Moma Group in raising capital for Butler Industries 

On 6 December, Moma Group, a major player in the event and festive catering sector, officially announced the entry of Butler Industries, a renowned investor in the French catering industry, as a significant minority shareholder and the appointment of Walter Butler as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

Founded in 1997 by Benjamin Patou, the Moma Group now has around thirty branches and over 1,200 employees, generating a turnover of 120 million euros. Thank you to this partnership, the company intends to strengthen its position in France while expanding its international presence to compete with Paris Society, which was recently acquired by Accor for 330 million euros. 

Butler Industries has invested in the Moma Group to support its growth, with the possibility of increasing its stake at a later date. 

“We are proud to have contributed to this transaction, which opens up new growth prospects for the Moma Group. This collaboration with Butler Industries will consolidate Moma Group’s presence on the international stage. This strategic partnership demonstrates the vitality of the catering and events sector and we are convinced that it will lead to great success for Moma Group in the years to come”,” says Stéphane Vanbergue, Partner at Eight Advisory. 

Eight Advisory’s involvement in this transaction: 

• Financial due diligence: Stéphane Vanbergue, Partner, and Augustin de Chatillon, Manager 
• Tax due diligence: Hubert Christophe, Partner, Attorney at Law, and Priscille Baizeau, Attorney at Law