De Pardieu has advised David Jankowski, majority shareholder of the Makao Group – a company specializing in premium packaging solutions for high-end artisanal brands – on the acquisition by the Florac group of a minority stake in its share capital. David Jankowski, the Group’s CEO, is significantly reinvesting in the transaction, as he remains the majority shareholder, and will continue to lead the development of Makao. The Management team is also investing in this transaction.
Founded in 2011 in Paris, the Makao Group is a recognized player in the design and manufacturing of premium packaging and high value-added gifts serving the Fine Food segment as well as other luxury sectors. Thanks to its integrated “Trade or Make” model – combining a network of high-quality partners with its own production capacities based in Mâcon through the Edmond facilities – Makao controls the entire value chain, from design to manufacturing. The Group further operates a Paris-based workshop dedicated to design, concept development and prototyping, permitting a high level of responsiveness and close collaboration with its clients from the earliest project stages. This Parisian workshop offers clients the opportunity to meet with the creative teams and visit the showroom.
This transaction marks a new milestone in Makao’s development, as the company aims to strengthen its position in its core markets while accelerating its expansion into new premium segments and new geographies.