Rupert family
Richemont's shareholders build huge war chest

By Noëmie Leclercq

Published on 14.04.2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Within a year, the head of the Swiss luxury goods company has sold off all the assets held by the family's main investment vehicle, Reinet, leaving his family with a substantial cash reserve.

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