FINANCIERE DIAMOND (SIREN: 821866845) is a French fund management company based in Les Mureaux, positioning itself as a major player in the DIAM group ecosystem. With substantial share capital of €66.8 million and a SASU legal structure, the company embodies French entrepreneurial excellence internationally in the luxury merchandising sector.

The DIAM group, of which FINANCIERE DIAMOND is the holding company, has established itself as a global leader in merchandising solutions for luxury and cosmetics brands, generating over €400 million in revenue in 2023.

Financial Performance and Structure

Remarkable Financial Strength

FINANCIERE DIAMOND presents exceptional financial indicators:

  • Share capital: €66,805,833.60

  • Group revenue: Over €400 million (2023)

  • Growth: +125% in less than a decade

  • EBITDA: Over 15% with an estimate of €65 million

  • No collective proceedings since its creation over 9 years ago

Governance and Transparency

The company maintains high governance standards:

  • Audits performed by Grant Thornton (since 2016) and previously Deloitte & Associates

  • International LEI number confirming participation in global financial markets

  • Exemplary financial transparency ensuring the highest compliance standards

Global Leader Position

Market Domination

The DIAM group, under the auspices of FINANCIERE DIAMOND, occupies a dominant position:

  • Undisputed global leader in merchandising for beauty and luxury brands

  • Over 50 years of expertise in the sector (DIAM group founded in 1968)

  • International presence: 20 countries, 30 operational sites

  • Over 3,200 employees distributed worldwide

Subsidiary Ecosystem

The organization includes more than 44 specialized entities:

  • DIAM INTERNATIONAL SAS: Operational holding (capital €5.2 million)

  • NORLINE: Certified Living Heritage Company (EPV) since 2013

  • MR DIGITAL CARTON: Cutting-edge digital printing technologies

  • COFIMA (Thailand): 200 employees specialized in luxury wooden boxes

  • Retail3D: 40 experts in 3D design and eco-design

Prestigious Client Portfolio

Excellence Partnerships

FINANCIERE DIAMOND, through the DIAM group, maintains sustainable business relationships with the global elite:

Luxury Houses:

  • Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Hermès, LVMH

  • Richemont, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Louis Vuitton

Cosmetics Giants:

  • L'Oréal (historical partner for over 30 years)

  • Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, Jo Malone

  • Shiseido, Clarins, Coty, Lancôme

Exceptional Customer Loyalty

  • Business relationships extending over 30 to 50 years with certain brands

  • Absolute trust granted by the world's leading brands

  • Barriers to entry created by these sustainable partnerships

Investors and Institutional Support

Key Financial Partners

Ardian France: Main investor

  • First investment 2016-2018, confident return in 2024

  • Investment of €100 to 150 million

  • $166 billion of assets under management, presence in 19 countries

Other prestigious investors:

  • EMZ Partners (strategic minority shareholder)

  • BNP Paribas Développement (500+ participations, €850 million invested)

  • More than 112 investor managers alongside the funds

Investment History

Succession of leading investors:

  • H.I.G. Capital (2007-2012)

  • LBO France (2012-2016)

  • Ardian (2016-2018, then return in 2024)

  • EMZ Partners (2018-2024)

Technological Innovation

Cutting-edge Technologies

Printing and finishing innovations:

  • HP Indigo 30000 Press: High-definition digital printing

  • Double varnishing Tresu ICoat 30000: First equipment of its kind in France

  • Production capacity of 50 million cases per year

  • "One Week Project" technology: 7-day deadlines

Advanced digital solutions:

  • Flip dot technology: Unique mechanical screens

  • IoT solutions for merchandising tracking

  • Customized content in 48h

Innovation Program

  • Annual innovation contest "DIAM Kickstarter" (4th edition in 2023)

  • Global mobilization of all subsidiaries

  • Focus on sustainable development projects

Environmental Excellence and CSR

Environmental Certifications

Leading recognitions:

  • EcoVadis Gold Certification for 5 consecutive years (2019-2023)

  • Top 3% of the 90,000 companies evaluated globally

  • FSC® certification for wood materials

International Commitments

  • United Nations Global Compact: Member since 2011/2012

  • Science Based Targets (SBTi): Among the top 400 global companies

  • 1.5°C trajectory scientifically validated

  • Reduction of -60% in carbon emissions between 2017 and 2020

Program "Sustainable by DIAM"

Five structured action pillars:

  1. Ethics and responsible governance

  2. Social and solidarity actions

  3. Product safety and quality

  4. Respect for the environment and eco-design

  5. Responsible purchasing and local supply chains

Environmental Innovations

  • Back2DIAM Program (B2D): 97% of recycled materials

  • Annual savings of 8,200 tons of CO2

  • 94% green electricity across the group

  • First company in Les Mureaux with 100% renewable electricity

Leadership and Social Excellence

Management Team

Michel Vaissaire - Honorary President

  • HEC Paris graduate and Engineer from École Centrale Paris

  • 30+ years of experience in general management

  • Author of the book "Leading by Essentials®"

  • Transformation x4 of revenue under her leadership

Françoise Raoul-Duval - Chairwoman and CEO

  • MBA Finance emlyon business school

  • Architect of digital transformation and CSR

  • Growth +20% across all continents under its leadership

Exemplary Social Policy

  • Remarkable gender parity: 47% women in the workforce

  • 7% of employees with disabilities (exceeding legal obligations)

  • 150 manager shareholders: alignment of interests

  • Training programs for the circular economy

Recognitions and Awards

Sectoral Distinctions

  • Grand Prix of Creation at the POPAI Awards 2018 (Golden Palm of the industry)

  • 2 Gold Awards and 2 Silver Awards for the Parfum Bar 1000 (Lancôme)

  • 5 POPAI Awards in total

  • 4 nominations for the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards 2020

Media Recognitions

  • Media interventions by the CEO on B SMART TV

  • Case study Bpifrance on regenerative transformation

  • Recognized thought leader in the industry

Future Strategies and Vision

Vision 2025-2030

  • Undisputed leader in global luxury packaging

  • Transformation towards a rental service model (functional economy)

  • Development of "positive retail" creating value

  • First regenerative player in the sector

Geographical Expansion

  • New territories: Africa, Emerging Markets

  • Strengthening Asia-Pacific via Singapore

  • Consolidation of positions in Europe

  • Development in Latin America

Ambitious Environmental Goals

  • 100% of wood-based products certified by 2025

  • 80% recycled plastic in production by 2030

  • Become the first "net positive" global company in the sector

Innovative Financial Solutions

As part of its development, FINANCIERE DIAMOND is interested in fintech innovations that transform the European financial landscape:

Private Equity and Tokenization

  • CartaX: First exchange dedicated to private equity

  • EquityZen: Record valuation with optimized discounts

  • ELTIF 2.0: Major European innovation for 2025

Simplified Derivative Products

  • Artificial intelligence solutions (BloombergGPT, KAI-GPT)

  • Next-generation structured products

  • French market reaching €42 billion

Collectible Items and Blockchain

  • Fractionalization revolutionizing investment in art

  • Platforms like Masterworks (14% average annual return)

  • Blockchain solutions for authentication

Innovative Protection and Insurance

  • Catastrophe bonds ($56.7 billion in opportunities)

  • Decentralized insurance projected at $135.6 billion by 2032

  • Advanced wealth optimization solutions

Economic and Territorial Impact

Job Creation

  • Growth from a few hundred to over 3,200 employees

  • Significant positive impact on employment

  • Construction of three new factories in Les Mureaux

Local Development

  • 95% of local purchases in each region

  • Support for the local economic fabric

  • Technological and environmental showcase of Yvelines

Conclusion

FINANCIERE DIAMOND represents a model of French entrepreneurial excellence, combining exceptional financial performance, technological innovation, environmental leadership, and social responsibility. With its €66.8 million in capital, 125% growth, and global leadership position, the company embodies the success of a 21st-century business model.

The company demonstrates that it is possible to reconcile economic success, technological innovation, and environmental commitment, creating a sustainable ecosystem that shines internationally while preserving the excellence of French know-how.

For more information on FINANCIERE DIAMOND and its activities, please visit the company's official website.

This article is based on publicly available information regarding FINANCIERE DIAMOND and the DIAM group. The financial data and performance mentioned are sourced from the company's corporate documents.

Contact: www.financiere.diamonds | Phone: 09 72 12 85 34