ADQ, Abu Dhabi-based holding company, completed the acquisition of a 45% stake in Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant firm that is involved in agriculture, food processing, international shipping, and finance. Financial terms were not disclosed. “The transaction announced today constitutes a milestone in a decade-long strategy envisioned by the Supervisory Board, which started with the consolidation of LDC’s parent company’s shareholding. We are delighted to welcome ADQ to our shareholder group as long-term partners and investors, with a common vision for LDC’s future, and experience that will bring further value to the business and support the Group’s ambitions," Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, LDCH Chairperson of the Supervisory Board.