175 years Lindt & Sprüngli

62 LINDT&SPRÜNGLI 6 6 6,000 A m r i a e c For Lindt&Sprüngli, stepping into the US – the world’s largest chocolate market – was the most important pillar of its global expansion strategy. Purchasing the long-established Ghirardelli business was a key factor in establishing the com- pany in the American market. The acquisition of Russell Stover in 2014 was the most strategically important move in the history of the company. More than employees production sites Lindt&Sprüngli USA: Stratham Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: San Leandro Russell Stover: Abilene, Iola, Corsicana, Montrose subsidiaries Lindt&Sprüngli North America: Kansas City Lindt&Sprüngli USA: Stratham Lindt&Sprüngli Canada: Toronto Russell Stover: Kansas City Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: San Leandro Lindt&Sprüngli Mexico: Mexico City From Zurich to Stratham San Leandro Iola Montrose Corsicana Kansas City Toronto Mexico City Abilene 2 billion Almost Swiss francs in sales