(AOF) – ecomiam announced the launch of a fundraising of around 5 million euros to accelerate its “recovery” and initiate a new cycle of profitable growth. The price per share was set at 2.70 euros, i.e. a discount of 3.6% compared to the weighted average price of the last 5 sessions preceding June 19, 2024. The overall offer includes an offer reserved for a category of beneficiaries as well as a public offer for individual investors via the PrimaryBid platform.
The closing of the PrimaryBid Offer has been set for June 19, 2024 at 10 p.m. and of the offer reserved for a category of beneficiaries on June 20, 2024 before the markets open.
4.5 million euros have already been secured with Odyssée Venture and Christophe Vasseur, deputy general manager of ecomiam.
The planned transaction should enable ecomiam to support its strategy of growth and improvement of profitability. Thus, for 2028, ecomiam aims to reach a network of 100 stores, with a turnover of around 100 million euros, which should lead to an operating profit of around 4 million.
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Soaring energy prices and a call for help
In the past, energy represented a fixed cost of 3% of turnover. This year, this percentage rises to 5% or even 7% for VSE-SMEs, according to Ania (National Association of Food Industries. Professionals are very worried because until the end of 2022 they generally benefit from coverage to cushion these increases However, they are not renewed for 2023 and beyond. Consequently, 25 of the main inter-professional organizations (Intercéales, Inaporc, Semae, etc.) are calling on the State for help in the face of the erosion of their margins and their capacity to operate. investment.
The State has proposed several devices, including an “electricity shock absorber”, which are considered insufficient. The organizations also deplore the failure of European negotiations to achieve a price shield to avoid distortions of competition. Agriculture and agri-food demand a maximum ceiling price of €180/MWh while many companies buy at prices above €500/MWh on the French market.