59 - Chicorée Leroux taken over by the private investor Ghislain Lesaffre

As part of its growth strategy, the Leroux company, established in Orchies since 1858, announces its takeover by Ghislain Lesaffre, private investor and former CEO of Chocmod, the specialist in chocolate truffles. Goals ? Pursue and accelerate the development strategy of the northern giant. With a turnover of 30 million euros in 2021, the sector leader intends with this sale to accelerate its development in its historic business and penetrate new markets. Ghislain Lesaffre plans to invest more than 10 million euros in order to accelerate the development of Leroux. This operation will allow the company to move from an associative model to a legal structure adapted to its growth challenges. This acquisition will have no social impact since the workforce (120 employees) will be preserved. Leroux will continue recruiting for qualified positions to develop new segments and consolidate existing markets.

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