StoneX Group has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, StoneX Financial Europe GmbH, has successfully completed the acquisition of Plantureux et Associés, a Paris-based brokerage firm specializing in agricultural commodities across both physical and derivatives markets.

The move underscores StoneX’s strategic commitment to the French agricultural sector, one of Europe’s most important grain-producing regions, and reflects the firm’s broader ambition to expand and diversify its operations across the continent.

StoneX Acquisition of French Brokerage Plantureux et Associés

Ramon Martul-Franco, Chief Executive of StoneX Europe, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition:

“We are excited to welcome our Plantureux colleagues who share our core values of providing high-quality, client-focused solutions. By combining our expertise, talent, and resources, we are confident this transaction will elevate our ability to support European agricultural clients in growing and developing their businesses in meaningful ways.”

Founded with a focus on the agricultural sector, Plantureux et Associés has earned a strong reputation for excellence in both physical brokerage and derivatives trading within France and across Europe. Xavier Durand-Viel, President of Plantureux & Associés, highlighted the opportunities ahead:

“Over the years, Plantureux & Associés has developed a solid reputation in the French and European physical brokerage and derivatives markets. We are proud to join the StoneX group and excited to embark on the next phase of growth.”

Through this acquisition, StoneX gains access to Plantureux’s well-established client base and local expertise, strengthening its position in the European agricultural commodities market. The integration also promises enhanced services for clients, leveraging StoneX’s global resources and innovative trading solutions alongside Plantureux’s local knowledge.

This strategic expansion reinforces StoneX’s vision of delivering comprehensive, client-focused solutions across global markets while deepening its footprint in key regional sectors. With this acquisition, StoneX is poised to play an even more influential role in Europe’s agricultural trading landscape, supporting clients in achieving sustainable growth and navigating evolving market dynamics.

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