Cadyst Group finalizes acquisition of two subsidiaries of Somdia Group expanding regional footprint
The move strengthens Cadyst Group‘s presence in Cameroon and Congo, expanding footprint in Central Africa.
CAMEROON – Cadyst Group, a leading agro-industrial and food processing player in Central Africa, has finalized the acquisition of the Grands Moulins du Cameroun (SGMC) and the Grands Moulins du Phare du Congo (SGMP), subsidiaries of the Somdia Group after a lengthy regulatory process.
The transaction was officially concluded on August 6, 2025, with both companies’ boards of directors approving the change in shareholding and governance.
As part of the new leadership structure, Mr. Célestin Tawamba, President of Cadyst Group, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of SGMC and SGMP. He will be supported by new directors, including Mrs. Elizabeth Gouater, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cadyst Group.
With this acquisition, Cadyst strengthens its leading position in Cameroon and extends its operations into the Republic of Congo, marking a significant step toward consolidating its status as a pan-African agro-industrial group.
Established by Mr. Tawamba with La Pasta, a small unit producing just 25 tons per day of pasta and flour, Cadyst has grown into a diversified conglomerate.
Its portfolio today includes flour production (Cadyst Grain), pasta and biscuits under the PANZANI brand, local distribution (Cadyst Retail), healthcare (Cadyst Health Care), and poultry farming (Cadyst Farming), which specializes in day-old chicks.
Currently operating with seven industrial sites and 1,500 employees, the combined entities of Cadyst, SGMC, and SGMP are working to create synergies that will boost competitiveness, guarantee product availability, and improve quality across the CEMAC (Central African Economic and Monetary Community) market.
In his statement, Mr. Tawamba emphasized the human dimension of the deal:
“It is with great joy and deep emotion that we welcome SGMC and SGMP to Cadyst. August 6, 2025 marks much more than an acquisition, it is the starting point of a new chapter, bringing new opportunities for our teams, our partners and our markets,” he said.
According to him, beyond the assets and figures, it is women and men who join the adventure with their experience, their culture and their know-how. “Together, we will join forces to write a page of performance, innovation and responsibility, in the service of Africa and its agro-industrial destiny.”
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