CMA CGM Acquires 100% Of Lebanon’s Fattal Group To Expand Middle East Logistics

CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Fattal Group, in collaboration with the group’s shareholders, according to أموال.

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The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.

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In a statement, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, framed the acquisition as a “strategic milestone” in CMA CGM’s effort “to become a global leader in integrated logistics solutions and end-to-end supply chains.”

Saadé said CMA CGM would merge “the Fattal Group's strong distribution platform” to strengthen capabilities “in the final stages of the value chain,” bringing the company “closer to markets and consumers.”

He added that CMA CGM would “work together to capitalize on our shared strengths to drive growth” and “strengthen our presence in fast-growing Middle East and North Africa markets.”

The acquisition is also described by L'Orient Today as CMA CGM taking over the group after “more than a century at the helm of Lebanon’s distribution sector,” with the Fattal family “passes the torch.”

L'Orient Today quotes Marie-Noëlle Fattal, the group’s communications director, saying, “We are ambassadors for the brands we represent,” and describing “a deep attachment to these brands and their history, from the general manager down to the employee placing them on the shelves.”

CMA CGM’s rationale for the Fattal acquisition is presented as an expansion of integrated logistics and end-to-end supply chains, with the company linking the deal to distribution capabilities.

In أموال, Rodolphe Saadé said the step “represents an important strategic milestone in our pursuit to become a global leader in integrated logistics solutions and end-to-end supply chains.”

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He described the mechanism as “By merging the Fattal Group's strong distribution platform, we will strengthen our capabilities in the final stages of the value chain, bringing us closer to markets and consumers.”

Saadé also emphasized growth and regional reach, saying CMA CGM will “strengthen our presence in fast-growing Middle East and North Africa markets.”

The same statement ties the acquisition to long-term commitment, saying, “This deal also reflects our ongoing confidence in Lebanon and our commitment to supporting its development in the long term.”

L'Orient Today similarly frames the transition as CMA CGM taking over “the group,” after “more than a century at the helm of Lebanon’s distribution sector,” and it situates Fattal’s footprint in everyday consumer goods.

The L'Orient Today article says that “When Lebanese consumers brush their teeth in the morning, their toothpaste may well have come through Fattal,” and it extends that description across “liquid soap,” “snacks,” “perfume,” “medicines,” and “vodka or gin.”

The Fattal family’s leadership response to the acquisition is presented through Caroline Fattal, who is identified as Chairwoman of the Fattal Group in أموال.

“CMA CGM Group, one of the world's leading companies in shipping and logistics services, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Fattal Group, in collaboration with the group's shareholders”

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She said that “After more than 130 years of continuous management, the shareholders of the Fattal Group decided to entrust the group's future to CMA CGM,” linking the decision to the shareholders’ trust in CMA CGM’s ability to continue the group’s mission.

Caroline Fattal said the shareholders entrusted the future “based on their trust in its ability to build on the group's success and preserve its mission of creating value and ensuring the sustainability of its strength and success.”

She added that the mission includes “serving its employees, its partners, and the communities where it operates.”

In L'Orient Today, the transition is described as the Fattal family “passes the torch” after “more than a century at the helm of Lebanon’s distribution sector,” and it places the family’s role in the distribution of everyday products.

L'Orient Today’s narrative includes a quote from Marie-Noëlle Fattal, the group’s communications director, describing the company’s internal attachment to the brands it represents.

“Within the company, there is a deep attachment to these brands and their history, from the general manager down to the employee placing them on the shelves,” Marie-Noëlle Fattal said.

The acquisition is described as a share purchase agreement with a defined closing window and regulatory conditions, with both outlets emphasizing that the transfer is not immediate.

أموال states that CMA CGM signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Fattal Group and that “The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.”

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The same article frames the transaction as being “in collaboration with the group's shareholders,” indicating that the shareholders are part of the process.

L'Orient Today, while written as a narrative of the handover, also describes the ownership change in terms of CMA CGM acquiring shares and taking over the group, saying “French shipping giant CMA CGM has acquired all shares and will take over the group.”

It places the transition in a longer timeline by referencing “four generations after its founding,” and it identifies the date of publication as “25 April 2026 07:24.”

The L'Orient Today article also includes a communications quote from Marie-Noëlle Fattal, and it uses that quote to explain how the company’s internal culture connects to the brands it distributes.

Taken together, the deal structure in أموال and the handover framing in L'Orient Today both point to a transaction that depends on approvals and is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

The acquisition is presented as strengthening CMA CGM’s distribution and logistics integration, with explicit emphasis on regional markets and customer value.

“ACQUISITION After more than a century at the helm of Lebanon’s distribution sector, the Fattal family passes the torch French shipping giant CMA CGM has acquired all shares and will take over the group, four generations after its founding”

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In أموال, Saadé said CMA CGM would “strengthen our capabilities in the final stages of the value chain,” and he linked the move to being “closer to markets and consumers.”

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He also said CMA CGM would “drive growth” and “strengthen our presence in fast-growing Middle East and North Africa markets,” positioning the deal as a way to expand in the region.

The same statement ties the transaction to Lebanon’s development, saying CMA CGM has “ongoing confidence in Lebanon” and is committed to “supporting its development in the long term.”

The outlet further characterizes the deal as “a notable strategic step that reinforces CMA CGM's logistics services integration and expands its distribution operations, especially in promising regional markets.”

L'Orient Today provides a complementary view of what that distribution platform means in practice, describing Fattal’s role in supplying “toothpaste,” “liquid soap,” “snacks,” “perfume,” “medicines,” and “vodka or gin” to Lebanese consumers.

With the deal scheduled for the third quarter of 2026 and conditioned on regulatory approvals, the next step in the process is the closing of the transaction after those approvals are obtained.