Turnover: 341 million EUR (2022)

Country: France

Figeac Aéro specializes in the production of structural parts in light alloys and hard metals, engine parts, landing gear and sub-assemblies for the aerospace industry.

Sales by activity break down as follows:

- Production of structural parts for the aerospace industry (88.1%);

- Parts machining and surface treatment (7%);

- On-site assembly of aeronautical sub-assemblies (2.9%);

- Boilermaking and mechanical welding services (2%).

87.6% of sales are generated in France.

Sales were €450 million in 2019 and collapsed with the health crisis

News

Figeac Aero aims to cut costs to reduce debt 10/01/2024

  • Aircraft parts manufacturer Figeac Aero has received financial backing of 58.5 million euros in 2022 from Tikehau Capital for a 26% stake.
  • The family of founder Jean-Claude Maillard retains a majority 54% stake in the company.
  • Figeac Aero employed 3,200 people at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • By 2023, the company had increased its sales by 21% to 341 million euros.
  • Sales should reach around 385 million euros in 2024, and aim to return to its pre-crisis level of 447 million euros in 2025.
  • Figeac Aero forecasts annual growth of 10% to reach 550 to 600 million euros by 2028.
  • Figeac Aero aims to increase its Ebitda from 13% of sales in 2024 to 16% in 2028.
  • Figeac Aero has an order book of 3.7 billion euros.
  • Figeac Aero has invested 14 million euros in the construction of a 5,000 m² workshop in Casablanca, Morocco, where it employs 600 people.
  • The company opened a plant in China in a joint venture with aluminum manufacturer Shandong Nanshan in 2023.

Figeac Aero wins a new contract from Safran Nacelles geac Aero and Safran Nacelles: a new contract. 14/06/2023

  • Agreement to supply mechanical parts to Safran Nacelles: 140 million euros over ten years.
  • Group plant in Casablanca, Morocco: 600 employees.
  • Joint-venture in China: investment of 10 million euros, 30 employees, plant from 2,500 to 5,000 m2.
  • Financial restructuring with Tikehau Capital: contribution of 58.5 million euros, with Tikehau Capital holding 26% and Jean-Claude Maillard 54%.
  • Sales to end of fiscal year ending March 2023: 341 million euros.
  • Pre-crisis sales: 442 million euros in March 2020.
  • Figeac Aero: 3,000 employees, half in France.

Financial Data

DUNS: 349357343

Legal Name: FIGEAC AERO

Address: ZONE ARTISANALE DE L’AIGUILLE ZI DE L'AIGUILLE, 46100 FIGEAC

Number of employees: Entre 500 et 999 salariés (2021)

Capital: 4 967 165 EUR


Financial Data:

Year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Turnover 265 817 602 226 392 988 153 408 144 343 360 766 354 207 101 321 144 101 291 007 209 228 812 104 180 103 329
Gross margin (€) 138 894 150 150 589 016 112 799 038 243 247 733 254 778 380 236 794 056 231 990 807 179 767 823 147 518 254
EBITDA (€) 6 206 349 12 750 216 -14 470 856 21 984 267 35 691 043 27 545 538 43 535 487 33 697 118 17 709 070
Operating profit (€) -22 738 340 -15 589 938 -30 392 772 -4 570 588 13 968 439 13 486 438 29 051 774 20 790 336 8 714 625
Net profit (€) -40 133 282 -31 698 289 -67 845 669 -46 498 487 2 593 849 8 560 042 7 725 736 1 544 194 4 934 815
Turnover growth rate (%) 17,4 47,6 -55,3 -3,1 10,3 10,4 27,2 27 -
Ebitda margin rate (%) 2,3 5,6 -9,4 6,4 10,1 8,6 15 14,7 9,8
Operating margin rate (%) -8,6 -6,9 -19,8 -1,3 3,9 4,2 10 9,1 4,8
Working Capital (turnover days) 98,6 136,2 248 73 97,3 112,8 121,9 65,2 63,5
Working Capital requirements (turnover days) 131,3 161,2 273,1 78,6 102,3 115,6 135,7 80,4 100,2
Net margin (%) -15,1 -14 -44,2 -13,5 0,7 2,7 2,7 0,7 2,7
Added value / Turnover (%) 11,6 22,6 19,4 24,6 26,6 26,6 33,6 36,2 34,3
Wages and social charges (€) 42 613 241 35 804 100 41 368 370 57 573 941 54 265 358 53 454 719 50 897 065 46 340 097 42 056 897
Salaries / Turnover (%) 16 15,8 27 16,8 15,3 16,6 17,5 20,3 23,4

Company Managers:

Position First Name Last Name Age Linkedin
Administrateur Rahima Belemcili 54
Administrateur Franck Crepin 45
Administrateur Adrien, Marcel, Sylvain Dassault 40
Administrateur Anne, Francoise, Marie Juhel 63
Administrateur Remi, Pierre Maillard 37
Administrateur Simon, Romain Maillard 31
Administrateur Jean-claude, Bernard, Gabriel Maillard 67
Administrateur Eliane, Suzanne Maillard 64
Administrateur Marie-line, Francoise Malaterre 60
Administrateur Eric Raynaud 66

Studies mentioning this company

The aeronautical subcontracting market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Mecachrome Groupe
  • Honeywell
  • Figeac Aéro Groupe
  • Latecoere
  • Stelia Aerospace
  • Le Piston Français
  • Lisi Aerospace groupe
  • Lauak
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Heli union
  • CURTIL
  • E.S.P.A.C.E
  • GATTEFIN Ets
  • Safran Groupe
  • Zodiac Aerospace (Groupe Safran)
  • INDUXIAL
  • NEXTEAM Chatellerault - Ex Mecafi
  • Nexteam Ventana
  • ROSSI AERO
  • Thales
  • Sabena Technics (TAT Groupe)
  • Expliseat
  • Domusa Groupe
  • Daher
  • UUDS Aero
  • Crouzet
  • JVGroup - BT2i
  • LFG Groupe
  • Famat
  • AMI Metals
ESM The precision cold-rolled steel market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Airbus Groupe
  • Safran Groupe
  • Zodiac Aerospace (Groupe Safran)
  • Thales
  • Daher
  • Figeac Aéro Groupe
  • Schneider Electric
  • Legrand Groupe
  • Danfoss
  • SEB Groupe
  • Forvia (ex Faurecia)
  • Michelin Groupe
  • OPmobility Plastic Omnium Groupe
  • Renault Groupe
  • PSA Peugeot Citroen
  • Guerbet
  • Biospacelab
  • SKF
  • Alstom
  • Poclain Hydraulics
  • Arkema groupe
  • Fives Group
  • Arcelormittal Centres De Services
  • Thyssenkrupp Materials France
  • NLMK La Louvière
  • Nippon Steel Trading Europe
  • Kloeckner Metals France
  • Salzgitter Mannesmann International
  • Outokumpu Distribution France
  • IMS France
  • Aperam Groupe - Alloys Imphy
  • Ugitech
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Ferropem (Swiss Steel Group)
  • Paturle Aciers
  • Aperam Groupe - Aperam Stainless France
  • CMC Chartrain
  • ETILAM
  • LISI Groupe
  • Aciers Coste
  • Metal Tolling Services
  • Saint-Gobain Groupe