South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $1.2 billion within two weeks
The $1.2-billion surge in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
The $1.2-billion surge in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Rupert’s wealth skyrockets to $12 billion as Richemont’s sales surpass expectations.
The recent increase in his wealth figures, driven by a sharp rise in Richemont’s share price, trimmed his year-to-date losses to $442 million.
The key factor behind the plunge in Johann Rupert’s fortune is the recent decline in the market value of his 10.18-percent stake in Richemont.
The surge in Rupert’s fortune not only cements his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires but also propels him to the top of South Africa’s wealth hierarchy.
While Forbes positions Rupert as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $10.2 billion, Bloomberg’s estimations paint a different picture.
Rupert’s net worth, now standing at $12.6 billion, reflects an increase from $11.5 billion nearly two weeks ago.
With his latest net worth increase, Rupert has cemented his status as South Africa’s richest individual, maintaining his edge over Nicky Oppenheimer.
Last year, Rupert’s Richemont agreed to sell a 47.5-percent stake in its Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) fashion and accessories business to Farfetch.
The sudden boost in his wealth is attributed to the recent pullback in the share price of Richemont, a leading luxury goods group where Rupert holds a substantial stake.
Richemont led by Rupert and celebrated for its premium brands posted a modest three-percent increase in profit.
With this latest increase in his net worth, Johann Rupert has solidified his status as South Africa’s richest individual
Rupert, who serves as Richemont’s chairman, holds a substantial interest in the company through Compagnie Financiere Rupert.
Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, and his wife are the founders of the Free Market Foundation.
Motsepe and Rupert, the majority shareholders of the Pretoria-based Blue Bulls Company, recently acquired a 74-percent stake in Boland Rugby Union.
Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals that Rupert’s net worth slumped from $14.4 billion on July 16 to $10.7 billion.