South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s net worth drops below $17 billion
Johann Rupert’s net worth falls $800 million to $16.3 billion amid Richemont’s 6.5% share decline despite strong global jewelry sales.
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Johann Rupert’s Richemont sees sales reach $24 billion
This was driven by a steady demand for high-end jewelry and solid growth in key markets such as the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the Middle East.
South Africa’s richest man gains $800 million in less than a month
This boost brings his year-to-date net worth increase to $1.67 billion, making him the only African billionaire whose fortune has grown by over $1.5 billion in 2025.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont finalizes YNAP divestment to Mytheresa
Richemont finalizes $609.7 million YNAP divestment to Mytheresa, marking a major shift in luxury e-commerce and boosting Mytheresa’s global market position.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont supports YNAP with $114 million loan
Richemont backs YNAP with a $114 million credit line to bolster digital luxury expansion, following EU approval of Mytheresa’s acquisition of YNAP.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont gains approval to sell YNAP to Mytheresa
The deal, executed through Richemont’s subsidiary Richemont Italia Holding S.P.A., is set to close on Apr. 23, 2025.
Johann Rupert gains $1.3 billion following US tariff pause
His stake in Richemont benefited from a 5% surge in shares following President Trump’s announcement of a three-month tariff pause, excluding China.
Johann Rupert gains $1.1 billion in just 24 hours
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert’s net worth, surged by $1.1 billion in less than 24 hours, reaching $14.3 billion.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $1.1 billion, net worth drops below $16 billion
Since the start of March, Richemont’s shares have dropped more than 11 percent, bringing the value of his stake down from $12.5 billion to $11.5 billion.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s net worth hits $17 billion
Rupert owns a 10.18 percent equity stake in Richemont and controls 51 percent of its voting rights through 6.26 million “A” shares and 522 million “B” shares.
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, gains $2.67 billion in January—net worth hits $16.3 billion
The $2.67 billion increase in January alone far exceeds the $1.3 billion he added throughout 2024.
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, gains $1.64 billion in first three weeks of 2025
Forbes' real-time billionaire rankings still list Rupert as Africa’s richest person, with a net worth of $13.1 billion.
South Africa's richest billionaire adds $1.58 billion to his fortune in just 24 hours
The boost in Johann Rupert's wealth is tied to the performance of Richemont, the Swiss-based luxury conglomerate he chairs.
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert’s Richemont, reports $16.7 billion in nine-month sales
Richemont posts $16.7 billion nine-month sales, driven by record-breaking Q3 and resilience despite challenges, with Japan leading 25% regional growth.
South Africa's richest person adds $138 million to net worth in first week of 2025
This recent surge brings his wealth closer to crossing the $14-billion mark—a milestone last achieved in October 2024.
South Africa's top billionaire gains $800 million within eight days
Johann Rupert's net worth surged to $13.8 billion, nearing $14 billion for the first time since October.