This acquisition will allow the accessories company “to pursue its international expansion and benefit from synergies with VCF.”

After an initial investment announced at the PCA trade show in July 2023, Fred Vandermarliere’s VCF group recently acquired all of the shares of Les Fines Lames that still belonged to the two founders, Pierre Jourdan and Pablo Rodet. Since 2023, VCF has held a 30% stake through the Luxembourg-registered company Fumoir de luxe SARL.

“The increase in VCF’s capital to 100% is a major and highly desired step for Les Fines Lames,” the three parties wrote in a joint statement sent to L’Amateur. “It provides the company with a solid financial base and crucial strategic support.”

“The goal remains to be a neutral brand in the world of accessories, and the entire [Les Fines Lames] operation will remain in Marseille [France], led by the current team,” Fred Vandermarlière, Pierre Jourdan, and Pablo Rodet told L’Amateur.

Since the 2023 agreement, Oliva Cigar Company (the group’s US subsidiary) has been responsible for distributing Les Fines Lames products in the US market.

Les Fines Lames was founded in 2015 by Pablo Rodet and Pierre Jourdan and has achieved significant success thanks to its cigar cutters made in France.

Laurent Mimouni