Richemont posts mixed Q3 results amid challenging global market conditions
Chinese demand slowdown weighs on overall performance, while other regions show resilience.
Chinese demand slowdown weighs on overall performance, while other regions show resilience.
Richemont’s profit fell nearly 70% to €457 million ($490 million) due to weak Asian sales and a €1.22 billion ($1.31 billion) impairment on YNAP.
The decline is primarily attributed to fluctuations in his stake in Richemont, the luxury conglomerate that houses brands like Cartier and Chloé.
His $20-billion refinery project aims to secure the nation's energy independence, though political corruption threatens to undermine his efforts.
This strategic move follows Richemont’s efforts to enhance YNAP's profitability in the fiercely competitive online luxury retail market.
South Africa’s Johann Rupert reclaims the title of Africa’s richest individual with a net worth of $14.2 billion, surpassing Nigeria's Aliko Dangote.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert boosts Remgro’s dividend by 10% despite a 20-percent earnings decline, emphasizing long-term value creation amid challenging market conditions.
The move expands Richemont’s “Jewellery Maisons” division, which includes brands like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest person, surpassing South African Johann Rupert, according to Bloomberg and Forbes data.
Richemont Chairman Johann Rupert urges luxury watchmakers to cut production as global demand cools, warning that oversupply could harm brand value amidst market shifts.
According to Bloomberg, Johann Rupert edges Aliko Dangote by $100 million, with a net worth of $13.4 billion vs. Dangote's $13.3 billion.