South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake tops $400 million
Italtile’s share rebound lifts Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake back above $400 million after months of pressure on the JSE.
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Italtile’s share rebound lifts Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake back above $400 million after months of pressure on the JSE.
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The downturn reflects mounting investor caution regarding the company’s near-term growth prospects amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa.
This fresh setback extends a rough stretch for Ravazzotti, whose fortune had already taken a heavy blow earlier in the year.
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This adds to an earlier loss of $46.83 million between Jan. 1 and 13, when his stake in Italtile dropped from $551.82 million to $504.99 million.
This decline comes on the heel of a nearly 30 percent gain experienced in 2024 which added $24.82 million to his stake.
Despite market volatility, Italtile’s stock has shown resilience this year, consistently delivering value to investors.
Italtile’s market surge boosts Ravazzotti’s net worth by $24.82 million in just 15 days.
As the leading shareholder with a 56.46 percent stake, Ravazzotti owns 746,244,490 shares in Italtile.
Ravazzotti’s stake in Italtile nears $330 million thanks to a $21.9-million gain in 14 days.
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