CMA CGM Group and the shareholders of Fattal Group have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Fattal Group by the CMA CGM and its affiliates. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to take place in Q3 2026.
“This acquisition represents a key milestone in our ambition to become a global leader in end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions. By integrating Fattal’s strong distribution platform, we are expanding our capabilities downstream, closer to end markets and consumers. Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to drive growth, deepen our presence in fast-growing MENA markets, and deliver greater value to our customers and partners. This transaction also reflects our continued confidence in Lebanon and our commitment to supporting its long-term development.” said Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group.
“After 130 years of continued stewardship, the Fattal shareholders have made the decision to entrust the future of the Fattal Group to CMA CGM Group as they are confident that it will continue to build on the success of the Group and stay true to its mission to add value and ensure the long-term strength and success of the Group, its people, its suppliers and the communities it serves.” stated Caroline Fattal, Chairwoman of the Fattal Group.
About the CMA CGM Group
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose: We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion.
Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, including nearly 6,000 in Marseille, where its head office is located.
As the world’s third-largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across five continents with a fleet of over 700 vessels. In 2025, CMA CGM carried more than 24 million twenty-foot equivalent containers (TEUs). Its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics, one of the top five global players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2025. The Group’s air division operates a fleet of cargo aircraft under the CMA CGM AIR CARGO and Air Belgium brands.
CMA Media, the third-largest private media group in France, brings together RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence, and Corse Matin) as well as the social media platform Brut.
Committed to the energy transition, the CMA CGM Group aims for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations and supports education and equal opportunities worldwide. To date, the Foundation has transported 120,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to 106 countries and supported over 630 projects in France, Lebanon, and around the world.
About FATTAL Group
Founded in 1897 by Khalil Fares Fattal, Khalil Fattal & Fils has grown over time to become one of the most important distributor agents of world-famous brands in the MENA region. Currently, the Fattal Group family business operates in 8 countries. Specialized in warehousing, promotion and distribution of products and services for consumers, professionals and direct customers, the Fattal Group mainly distributes three categories of products: (1) consumer goods and consumer electronics, (2) pharmaceuticals and healthcare, (3) perfumes, make-up and cosmetics. With a portfolio of quality international and local brands coupled with know-how developed over the years, the Fattal Group has become a key partner reaching millions of consumers in the MENA region.