Press Release on behalf of HOCHDORF Holding Ltd
Hochdorf, 15 November 2021 – At the end of August, the HOCHDORF Group announced the far-reaching restructuring of the group and its intention to concentrate production at the Sulgen site with the corresponding sale of the land and building in Hochdorf. The bidding process that was carried out was accompanied by an external renowned real estate specialist. As of today, Monday, HOCHDORF is conducting the final sales negotiations with the preferred buyers. The municipality of Hochdorf is one of the preferred buyers and, for legal reasons, will hold a referendum on the necessary framework credit for the acquisition.
Contact: Dr Christoph Hug, VP Brand & Communications HOCHDORF Group, Tel: +41 (0)41 914 65 62 / +41 (0)79 859 19 23, christoph.hug@hochdorf.com.
About the HOCHDORF Group
The HOCHDORF Group, which is listed on the Zurich Stock Exchange, achieved a consolidated net sales revenue of CHF 306.2 million in 2020. It is one of the leading foodstuff companies in Switzerland, employing 391 staff as of 31.12.2020. HOCHDORF is known for advanced processing expertise for high-quality raw materials, state-of-the-art production technology and the market-focused nutrition know-how of its employees. The company is therefore unique on the global market as a developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialist foods for people of all ages with specific nutritional requirements. Its portfolio offers solutions ranging from high-quality semi-finished products for the processing food industry to consumer products in the sensitive infant formula segment.