The Barrière group and the Moma Group have just signed a capital merger aimed at creating the leader in integrated events in France. In this context, the Barrière group chaired by Dominique Desseigne, becomes the second shareholder of Moma Group, created and managed by Benjamin Patou. Moma Group will thus be owned by Benjamin Patou, at 51,41% and by the Barrière group, at 48,59%.

The Barrière and Moma Groups join forces to create the leader in eventsThe Barrière group, which, with its shareholder Fimalac, already benefits from a very active partner in the entertainment sector, once again confirms its interest in the high-end leisure and entertainment sectors.

Based on a perfect complementarity of the offers and services of the two groups, the combination of the respective know-how of the Barrière group and of the Moma group in the event business will make it possible to support the design and realization of ever-increasing event experiences innovative.

Thanks to this merger, the two groups, already owners of legendary establishments, will continue to imagine and create new, thematic and surprising places - in Paris and abroad, like the latest addition to the Moma group, Manko.

Driven by common values ​​to promote the French art of living, the Barrière group and Moma Group intend to take advantage of their merger to strengthen their foothold in the events sector, particularly in the group's flagship destinations. Fence.

This alliance is based on shared ambitions and solid foundations that allow the development of financial synergies and operational synergies such as event evenings, extensive entertainment, catering and catering offers.

Created in 1997 by Benjamin Patou, Moma Group is the first integrated event group offering a wide range of complete and high-end services to its clients, ranging from non-media consulting specializing in the organization of corporate and private events. , and with mythical places in the heart of Paris (Victoria 1836, 12 Presbourg, Le Manko Paris in the building of the Théâtre des Champs Elysées, L'Arc, the Pavillon Daunou, the Pavillon des Champs Elysées, the Elysées Biarritz , Le Bus Palladium, etc.), including cultural event content and shows (Open Air Operas), while offering a high gastronomy catering offer (Kaspia Réceptions and Kardamone Réception). Moma Group aims to offer both containers and content in a very competitive sector by controlling the entire chain of event organization.

For Dominique Desseigne, CEO of the Barrière group:

This merger with Moma Group confirms my desire to diversify the Group's offers by relying on a partner with additional know-how. We have a common corporate culture and the same requirement for excellence.

It is a promising agreement for our two companies which is based on a common ambition, especially internationally, and I am particularly proud of it. Benjamin Patou is a 38-year-old talented young entrepreneur, determined and visionary.

For Benjamin Patou, CEO of Moma Group:

I am delighted that the legendary Groupe Barrière is joining the capital of Moma Group today. We share the same values ​​and the same visions of the events business with Dominique Desseigne and his teams. I am convinced that our combined know-how will allow us to support Moma Group in a new stage of its development and to confirm its position as the undisputed leader in Events. This is a decisive step for the group that I created 18 years ago and all our teams are already keen to be the best partner to continue to grow by expanding our fields of reference.