Mersaffel, a subsidiary of Saffelberg Investments, acquires 20% of the shares of Mercator Press Sales. Saffelberg Investments is owned by Jos Sluys who joins Mercator Press Sales as an investor and Marleen Vercammen will also represent the investment fund on the Executive Board. The Adriaen Family, represented by Marc Adriaen, owns 51% of the  Mercator Press Sales shares; Bruno Deracourt, CEO of Mercator Press Sales, holds 29% of the capital.

Mercator Press Sales ownership strengthened

Just over a year ago, the Adriaen family, represented by Marc Adriaen, bought out the other shareholders. His vision was simple and clear: with a single clear policy, successfully tackle the toughest period within the graphics sector. In just nine months, the operations' group cash flow improved by EUR 3 mln.

To support future plans, two important steps have been taken. First, a mandate for all operational decisions was given to CEO Bruno Deracourt who implemented the outlined policy in practice, a close collaboration that was sealed by a participation in the capital. This way Marc Adriaen and Bruno Deracourt can demonstrate their mutual commitment within a new shareholder structure.

To strengthen this shareholder structure, the Saffelberg Investments investment fund now also participates in the share ownership. The Adriaen family retains 51%. Bruno Deracourt acquires 29% of the capital, and Mersaffel, a subsidiary of Saffelberg Investments, 20%.

Saffelberg Investments is owned by Jos Sluys who not only joins as an investor, but Marleen Vercammen will also represent the investment fund on the Executive Board.