Compagnie Financière Richemont

The Richemont share came under significant pressure toward the end of the week, falling about 4.9% intraday after international competitors’ disappointing results weighed on the entire luxury sector. Market participants point to persistently weak demand in China and uncertainties at rivals such as Kering and Hermès as the main causes of the weakness. Richemont continues to rely on the strength of its jewellery business (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels); the market expects more comprehensive indications of the situation with the half‑year results in mid‑November. » Mere på finanzen.net

According to insiders, Richemont is in talks about joining the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC), which is the preferred bidder for diamond producer De Beers, put up for sale in 2024. The consortium, led by Gareth Penny and including Namibia, Angola and major producers, is negotiating from a “very strong position” over a takeover valued at about $1 billion. A stake would give Richemont greater control over its supply chain; GDC, Signet and Richemont declined to confirm takeover interest. The sale comes against the backdrop of sharply weaker diamond demand, falling prices and growing competition from synthetic stones. » Mere på manager-magazin.de

Richemont appointed Yanina Novitskaya as the new chief executive of luxury leather goods brand Delvaux; she will assume the CEO role in early December 2026. Novitskaya brings nearly twenty years of experience at Cartier and currently heads the Southeast Asia and Oceania market region. She succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier; Richemont’s share rose in SIX trading by up to 0.67% to 172.55 CHF. » Mere på finanzen.net

Richemont has appointed Anton Rupert, with immediate effect, as non-executive co-vice chairman of the board. He will serve alongside Bram Schot and take oversight of strategic product and communications matters for the Maisons, while Schot will be responsible for governance matters. The split of responsibilities is intended to support long-term succession planning and to ensure a clear separation between strategic priorities and governance. » Mere på finanzen.net

IWC Schaffhausen is cutting 18 of roughly 800 positions and has reached agreements with all affected employees, pledging individual support. The company says it will adjust parts of its organisational structure while emphasising its continued commitment to the Schaffhausen site and further investments there. Richemont’s share reacted only slightly and was little changed. » Mere på finanzen.net