Bernard Arnault’s LVMH sets sights on South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont
Richemont ranks as the fourth-largest luxury company globally.
Richemont ranks as the fourth-largest luxury company globally.
South Africa maintains its position as Africa’s largest wealth market and most industrialized economy.
While the number of African billionaires rose from 18 to 19, their collective wealth took a hit.
Rupert’s net worth has increased from $10.9 billion to $12.3 billion.
African billionaires continue to symbolize the continent’s economic growth.
The slump can be linked to the performance of his stake in his flagship business, Dangote Cement.
The $1-2 billion increase cements his position as South Africa’s richest billionaire.
Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding company led by South African billionaire Johann Rupert.
Richemont is a Swiss luxury holding company.
Rupert derives most of his wealth from his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont
The market value of Rupert’s stake in Richemont fell rom $7.71 billion to $7.54 billion in December alone.
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Rupert’s net worth has risen from $8.5 billion on Nov. 3 to $10.8 billion at the time of writing.
Rupert’s equity stake in Richemont accounts for the majority of his $10.3-billion fortune.
Rupert still ranks among those African billionaires who have lost a significant portion of their wealth since the start of the year.
The group’s financial performance in the first half of 2023 builds on previous results.