Private company

Basler Handelsgesellschaft

Swiss trading company founded in 1859

The Basler Handelsgesellschaft (English: Basel Trading Company) was a Swiss trading company founded in 1859 under the name Missions-Handlungs-Gesellschaft (Mission Trading Company). The company adopted its final name in 1928 and operated as a major international trading enterprise with significant activities in Africa and India until its transformation into a financial holding company in 1998.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Basler Handelsgesellschaft (English: Basel Trading Company) was a Swiss trading company founded in 1859 under the name Missions-Handlungs-Gesellschaft (Mission Trading Company). The company adopted its final name in 1928 and operated as a major international trading enterprise with significant activities in Africa and India until its transformation into a financial holding company in 1998.2

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