Margarita Louis-Dreyfus completed the acquisition of a 16.6% stake in Louis Dreyfus Company for $1bn.

Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, Chairperson of Louis Dreyfus Company, completed the acquisition of a 16.6% stake in Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant firm that is involved in agriculture, food processing, international shipping, and finance, for $1bn. "The buy-out turns a page in the Group's history to a new and exciting chapter. I am extremely grateful for the incredible heritage that is ours today. With a stable ownership structure in place, a clear strategy for our next growth phase and a strong management team, we are well positioned to write our next chapter and fulfill our purpose to create fair and sustainable value for the long term" Margarita Louis-Dreyfus.