Who We Are
Key Figures
In 2018, we delivered on our strategy with improved financial performance while refocusing on core activities: Net Sales of US$36.5 billion with a 25.8% increase in Segment Operating Results.
A Major Player
Established in 1851, LDC is a global, vertically integrated commodities merchant with one of the most diversified portfolios in the agribusiness space.
In the year ended 31 December 2018, LDC delivered:
A Global Leader
Active in more than 100 countries, LDC continues to reinforce its strong relationships with partners and customers in developed economies, and to pursue emerging opportunities in consumer growth markets.
Revenues by Region
Fixed Assets by Region
Headcount by Region
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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Asia
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North Latin America
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North America
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South & West Latin America
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Revenues by Region US$36.5 bn
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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Asia
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North America
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South & West Latin America
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Fixed Assets by Region US$3.8 bn
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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Asia
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North America
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South & West Latin America
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18,439 Headcount by Region
Operational indicators
Louis Dreyfus Company achieved a strong performance in 2018, with both business segments contributing positively to the 25.8% growth in Segment Operating Results. Our agility in adapting to a global environment that remained challenging for the agri-commodities sector proved key to delivering good results.
Profitability and Financing Indicators
In the year ended 31 December 2018, LDC delivered:
Return on Equity
Adjusted Net Gearing
Adjusted Leverage Ratio
6.9%
2018
6.4%
2017
0.59
2018
0.51
2017
2.9x
2018
3.3x
2017
