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The paradox of the long-term future of French family businesses: a valued yet threatened model

The paradox of the long-term future of French family businesses: a valued yet threatened model
A qualitative study conducted by Lombard Odier and HEC Paris Junior Conseil

key takeaways.

  • 69% of surveyed business leaders consider family identity a competitive advantage and 60% wish to keep the business within the family
  • However, fewer than one in two are confident that the next generation will take over
  • This paradox is explained by several factors: 68% of next-generation members express a desire to pursue a different career path, while only 39% of families have a complete succession plan.

Ensuring the long-term future of French family businesses: a widely valued but increasingly fragile transmission model.

A pillar of the French economy facing a generational shift

Strong asset structuring, but limited succession formalisation

Family governance: turning intention into action

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The paradox of the long-term future of French family businesses: a valued yet threatened model

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