Who owns merci?
merci is owned by Storck (Germany).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- August Storck KG reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Berlin
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1965
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Chocolate
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About merci
merci is a boxed assortment of chocolate bars sold explicitly as a thank-you gift, and its advertising has always addressed the giver rather than the eater. It is one of the largest gifting chocolate brands in Germany and central Europe.
Ownership timeline of merci
Where merci sits in Storck
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of merci?
The parent company of merci is Storck, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is merci German?
Yes. merci originated in Germany in 1965 and its owner, Storck, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is merci still owned by Storck?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, merci is still owned by Storck. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Storck — the company — August Storck KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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