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Hermès grandchildren's family offices rally forces

Published on 06.04.2023 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

After locking Hermès's shares in two family holding companies, the three branches descendent from Emile Hermès are bolstering their united front by linking up their family offices.

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Hermès grandchildren's family offices rally forces