Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a continuity-driven shareholder strategy and remains subject to the necessary administrative and regulatory approvals. The investment leverages the complementary expertise of both partners in the Congo Basin.
Rougier has over 100 years of experience in the timber industry, with 70 years in Gabon and 25 in Congo, establishing itself as a recognized leader in sustainable forest management. Committed to responsible management practices, Rougier’s operational subsidiary, Rougier Afrique International, focuses on combining economic activity with the preservation of biodiversity in natural ecosystems.
Taranis brings dual expertise one is technological know-how with its activities in the circular carbon economy (Carbon Ventures), access to sustainable energy in Africa (Energy for Africa) and carbon capture by natural ecosystems (Nature-Based Solutions); and the other is technical and industrial capabilities of Perenco, a major player in the sustainable development of hydrocarbons in the region.
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