Overview
Description
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Participation Certificate is an equity instrument that represents a form of ownership in one of the world’s leading premium chocolate manufacturers. Unlike registered shares, participation certificates provide economic benefits such as dividends and participation in capital appreciation, but do not confer voting rights at the company’s general meetings. This structure is designed to separate the economic interests of investors from corporate control, appealing to those seeking exposure to the company’s financial performance without influencing governance decisions.
Lindt & Sprüngli is globally renowned for its luxury chocolate brands, including Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, and Russell Stover, and operates significant manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America. The company serves a broad international market, generating substantial revenue from Europe and North America, while distributing its products through both proprietary stores and third-party channels.
As a participation certificate in the food and beverages sector, this asset plays a vital role in providing access to a defensive, consumer-focused company with a strong history of brand recognition and innovation. It is widely followed within European indices and is considered by investors interested in the stability and long-term growth trends of the confectionery industry.
About
CEO
Dr. Adalbert Lechner Ph.D.
Employees
14973
Address
Seestrasse 204
Kilchberg, 8802
Kilchberg, 8802
Phone
41 44 716 22 33
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Confectioners
Country
Switzerland
MIC code
XSWX