Ludwig Merckle
Finance and Investments

Ludwig Merckle Net Worth

Ludwig Merckle took over the family empire after his father, Adolf, committed suicide in 2009 due to the financial crisis. Ludwig has since restructured the group and executed a successful turnaround, selling Ratiopharm to Teva Pharmaceuticals for $5 billion and saving Phoenix Pharma Group with a syndicated loan facility. He also owns Kaessbohrer and Zollern, and has stated his desire to maintain his father's "achievements". Other Merckle family members also hold significant portions of the family fortune.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1965
Birth Place Ulm, Germany, Germany
Age 58 YEARS OLD
Residence Ulm, Germany
Occupation Chairman, Merckle Group
Children 2

💰 Net worth: $5.5 Billion (2024)

Ludwig Merckle, a prominent figure in finance and investments in Germany, is projected to have a net worth of $5.5 billion in 2024. As a renowned entrepreneur, Merckle has made significant contributions to the financial sector and has amassed substantial wealth over his career. With his expertise in handling investments and financial management, he has built a strong reputation and achieved remarkable success in his ventures. As one of Germany's wealthiest individuals, Ludwig Merckle has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of finance.

2012 $5.1 Billion
2013 $7.1 Billion
2014 $8.6 Billion
2015 $4.6 Billion
2016 $5.1 Billion
2017 $5.7 Billion
2018 $6.76 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1993

Ludwig Merckle started his career as a strategic consultant at Roland Berger in 1993. In 1995, he joined the family Business as an assistant manager. In 1997, he was promoted to CEO of Merckle GmbH, parent company of ratiopharm GmbH. In 2005, he was appointed CEO of VEM Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, and in 2009, CEO of Merckle Service GmbH, after his Father, Adolf Merckle, founder of the Merckle group, committed suicide and left the family group in debt.

2010

In March 2010, the generic drugmaking arm of Merckle, Ratiopharm, was sold to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries for €3.6 billion, 55% of HeidelbergCement for €2.5 billion, and other assets to clear their debts.

2016

According to Forbes, Merckle has a net worth of $5.6 billion, as of June 2016.

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