Jacobs Holding
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| Company type | Aktiengesellschaft AG |
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| Industry | Investments |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Klaus Johann Jacobs |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Switzerland |
Key people | Timothy Franks (CEO), Nicolas Jacobs, Philippe Jacobs |
| Products | Private equity |
| Owner | Jacobs Foundation |
| Website | jacobsholding |
Jacobs Holding is a Swiss investment firm based in Zürich founded in 1994 by Klaus Johann Jacobs which developed from Jacobs Suchard AG. The investment firm's sole economic beneficiary is the Jacobs Foundation.[1]
Following the sale of 10.1% of Adecco in 2014, the focus is on the 50.1% stake in Barry Callebaut AG.[2] In addition, the holding company has two companies in the UK and Argentina specializing in agribusiness.