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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nExpansion and acquisitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Since the initial acquisition, the De Raedt-Verheyden couple have consolidated their position by acquiring several laboratories. These include a laboratory in Torhout in 2000, MedianLab in Aalst in 2004, Medisch en Veterinair Laboratorium in Oostakker in 2005, and Laboratorium ZOV in Brakel in 2006. These strategic moves have enabled the Group to become one of the leading players in its sector, generating sales of of over 40 million euros in 2013<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Medina Group has an extensive collection service with more than sixty vehicles, enabling it to transport samples such as blood samples to laboratories.<\/a> Every day, some 20,000 analyses are carried out. Investing in automation and cutting-edge technologies remains essential to maintain their competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Straco, the investment company owned by the couple, is at the heart of their operations. In 2020, CMA-Medina, Straco's medical division, posted sales of 200 million euros.<\/strong> et une marge op\u00e9rationnelle impressionnante de 100 millions d’euros. Outre les services m\u00e9dicaux,<\/a> Straco<\/strong> diversified its portfolio by investing in real estate and through strategic partnerships with other companies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n The couple have also made significant moves internationally. In 2015, they acquired British company Cedo, Europe's leading manufacturer of plastic bags for domestic use. This acquisition is part of their strategy to diversify and strengthen their global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2018, Famille De Raedt-Verheyden collected substantial dividends194 million from their medical laboratories.<\/strong> That same year saw the acquisition of Forum Jobs,<\/a><\/strong> a temporary employment agency previously owned by Christian Dumolin of Koramic.<\/a><\/strong> These important steps testify to their proactive and ambitious approach to investment management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The merger of CMA-Medina with the French company Biogroup in 2020 marked a significant turning point. Straco became a minority shareholder in the new Franco-Belgian entity, positioning the new structure as a leading European player. De Raedt-Verheyden's motivation for the merger was the need for consolidation in the sector, and the opportunity to pool significant resources and capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2022, the sale of their CMA-Medina medical laboratories to Biogroup generated a profit of 670 million euros<\/strong>. Already in 2020, 250 million euros in dividends had been transferred to De Raedt-Verheyden prior to the sale. This huge gain is to be reinvested in sectors such as real estate and private equity, consolidating their status as one of Belgium's largest fortunes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The De Raedt-Verheyden couple have only one daughter, Ann De Raedt, to whom they have already transferred a large part of their estate. This transition reflects their desire to perpetuate and diversify their investments across generations, while maintaining prudent and visionary management.<\/p>\n\n\n The successes of Gino De Raedt and Frederica Verheyden are not limited to their fortune. Their track record shows a unique combination of innovation, financial strategy and targeted acquisitions. Through their management and vision, they have directly influenced key sectors in Belgium and abroad, illustrating their ability to successfully navigate diverse markets. The De Raedt-Verheyden family has assets estimated at over \u20ac1,793,379,390.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gino De Raedt and Frederica Verheyden have built a financial empire estimated at over 1.7 billion euros, from a simple medical laboratory in 1978 to major players in European biotechnology. Their journey, marked by strategic acquisitions and a spectacular merger with Biogroup, illustrates an exceptional entrepreneurial vision. With record dividends and diversified investments in real estate and private equity, the De Raedt-Verheyden couple have become one of Belgium's largest fortunes, while preparing for the future with their daughter Ann. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStraco's role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nInternational expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dividends and investments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe merger with Biogroup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Financial gains and reinvestments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAnn De Raedt and generational transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Entity<\/strong><\/th> Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Medisch Labo Medina<\/td> Super Gazelle 2011, multiple acquisitions, merger with Biogroup<\/td><\/tr> Straco<\/td> Couple's investment vehicle, diversification into real estate and private equity<\/td><\/tr> Cedo<\/td> European leader in plastic bags, acquired in 2015<\/td><\/tr> Forum Jobs<\/td> Acquired in 2018 by Straco<\/td><\/tr> Dividends<\/td> 194 million euros in 2018, 250 million euros in 2020<\/td><\/tr> Ann De Raedt<\/td> Only daughter, heir to the family fortune<\/td><\/tr> Biogroup<\/td> French company, merger with CMA-Medina in 2020<\/td><\/tr> Sales profit<\/td> 670 million after sale to Biogroup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"