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April 2026 · Press release

Launch of Zeideal Group corporate website

Zeideal Group SAS announces the launch of its bilingual French-English institutional portal, alongside the fundraising phase of the PROAQUI project. The website, accessible at zeidealgroup.com, presents the Group's identity, the industrial architecture of PROAQUI, the three operational sites (DIR, Mbakaou, Nyong), our IFC PS 1-8 aligned ESG approach and the engagement modalities with lenders.

This launch is part of the preparation for the financial closing targeted in September 2026, which will mobilize eight structuring lenders (AfDB lead, BDEAC, Proparco, UNCDF, Banco do Brasil, BAC, BC-PME and the Republic of Cameroon) for a consolidated investment of FCFA 73.3 billion (USD 122 million) over 10 years.

Species validation

Q1 2026 · Project

Validation of O. niloticus GIFT-9 strain

The Board of Directors approves the GIFT-9 tilapia strain (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia, 9th generation WorldFish-ICLARM) for the Mbakaou and Mfou-CODAM hatcheries. Male sex ratio ≥ 95%, target FCR 1.7. Recommendation note ZG-DAF-2026-NRO-001.

CODAM partnership

June 2025 · Partnership

Strategic partnership with CODAM

Official launch of the Proaqui Nyong project (Zeideal SAS + CODAM, Mfou) with a target capacity of 12,000 tonnes per year. The satellite hatchery is co-located in Mfou with CODAM, anchoring PROAQUI's Nyong site within Cameroon's existing aquaculture fabric.

ICERD field visit

April 2026 · Studies

ICERD 2026 field visit — Synthesis

The International Centre of Environmental Studies and Research for Development (ICERD) finalizes the DIR field visit report. Pedological, topographical and hydrogeological survey over 5,380 hectares. Good overall fertility confirmed, structure favorable to maize/soy cultivation under pivots.

Fundraising

April 2026 · Investors

USD 122M fundraising program