Richemont
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods holding company founded in 1988 by South African businessman Johann Rupert. It has a wide range of subsidiaries that manufacture and sell jewelry, watches, leather goods, pens, firearms, clothing, and accessories. Some of the well-known brands owned by Richemont include Cartier, Montblanc, Dunhill, IWC Schaffhausen, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
The company is publicly traded on both the SIX Swiss Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. As of November 2012, Richemont was the sixth-largest corporation by market capitalization in the Swiss Market Index, a benchmark index of the Swiss stock market. As of 2017, it was ranked as the third-largest luxury goods company in the world, trailing behind LVMH and Estée Lauder Companies.
Richemont's success can be attributed to its focus on providing high-quality, exclusive products to its customers. The company has a long history of craftsmanship and expertise in the luxury goods industry. It continues to innovate and create new products that appeal to discerning consumers around the world.
Today, Richemont's portfolio of luxury brands is diverse and well-respected in the industry. With a strong reputation for quality and a commitment to innovation, the company is well-positioned to maintain its status as a leader in the luxury goods market for years to come.
Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Bellevue, Switzerland
Website: https://www.richemont.com/en/home/