South African billionaire, Johann Rupert's Richemont sells Baume & Mercier to Damiani after 37 Years
Richemont is offloading Baume & Mercier to Italy's Damiani Group, a deal that lays bare the growing pressures on mid-tier Swiss watchmaking.
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Richemont is offloading Baume & Mercier to Italy's Damiani Group, a deal that lays bare the growing pressures on mid-tier Swiss watchmaking.
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Richemont agreed to sell Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani, handing control of one of Switzerland’s oldest watch brands to a family owned jeweler.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont sells Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani Group as luxury portfolios shift.
Richemont reports $20 billion in nine-month sales, driven by jewelry growth and strong retail performance worldwide.
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Richemont, controlled by South Africa’s Johann Rupert, posted $12.3 billion in half-year sales as strong jewelry demand and solid retail gains lifted results.
Reinet Investments, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets despite a $298 million decline amid market volatility.
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Richemont, faces scrutiny after the EU fined its Chloé brand €20M for antitrust violations, casting fresh light on his governance of the Swiss group.