StoneX Expands French Agricultural Footprint With Acquisition Of Plantureux Et Associés

Global financial services group StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, StoneX Financial Europe GmbH, has completed the acquisition of Paris-based brokerage firm Plantureux et Associés, a specialist in agricultural commodities trading across both physical and derivatives markets. The planned acquisition was initially announced in May 2025, subject to regulatory approval

The acquisition represents a strategic move to deepen StoneX’s presence in France and strengthen its position within Europe’s largest grain-producing region. It also supports the firm’s broader ambition to expand and diversify its European operations.

Ramon Martul-Franco, Chief Executive of StoneX Europe, said the acquisition aligns with StoneX’s long-term growth strategy in European agriculture:

"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."

— Ramon Martul-Franco, Chief Executive of StoneX Europe

Xavier Durand-Viel, President of Plantureux et Associés, said joining StoneX would enable the firm to build on its established position in European grain and oilseed markets:

"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."

— Xavier Durand-Viel, President of Plantureux & Associés

Founded in 1986, Plantureux et Associés is recognised for its expertise in agricultural commodities, particularly cereals and oilseeds, serving clients across the European agri-food sector.

StoneX Group Inc., headquartered in New York and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, provides global trading, clearing, and risk management services across six continents. The company employs over 5,400 people and serves more than 54,000 institutional and commercial clients worldwide.

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