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DARI COUSPATE : From SME to Leader Company in International Market
Cas de DARI COUSPATE

Authors : Badr Habba, Azzeddine Allioui, Taib Berrada El Azizi

Synopsis

This case deals with the family business Dari Couspate. This company represents the leader in the production of couscous and pasta in Morocco. It is a purely family business. Several internal and external factors played a role in its growth and success. Like any family business, Dari Couspate is largely influenced by the character of the owning family, thus favoring long-term orientations to ensure the company’s survival.

Dari is a leader today, on the one hand, thanks to its anticipation and continuous development that never ceases to surprise its competitors. On the other hand, the fact of remaining in the field of activity that the company already mastered is a key factor of success.

That said, this case will be dedicated to the financial and strategic analysis of Dari Couspate with the objective of understanding the strategic and financial orientations and governance behind its success while paying attention to the family influence on the company. 

Key Concepts / Keywords

 Financial diagnosis, corporate strategy, family business, family governance, stock market listing.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this case study, participants will be able to :

  • Analyze the different financial structure ratios of the company Dari Couspate
  • Determine the motivations behind the investment strategy of a family business by trying to analyze the modalities of the investment policy of the company Dari Couspate
  • Determine the motivations behind the financing policy of the Dari family business
  • Identify the factors to be taken into consideration for the governance of family business
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of listing the family business on the stock exchange

Target Learning Group

The case can be administered to students of Masters in financial management as a synthesis of finance courses. It can also be used to train executives and managers working in family businesses as part of professional certification training.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of financial analysis and diagnosis, strategic diagnosis (SWOT, PESTEL, PORTER) , strategic management, corporate finance.

Case Caracteristics

  • Number of pages (case) : 11 pages
  • Number of appendices : 4
  • Number of pages (teaching note): 41 pages
  • Other documents: Excel sheets for case and teaching note

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