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FB Roundup: AP Moller Holding, Selfridges, The Giving Pledge

December 13, 2021

Maersk family expands into healthcare with Unilabs deal, Weston family sells Selfridges to Chirathivat family, Lonely billionaire Bill Gates shares The Giving Pledge with ex-wife Melinda.

Maersk family expands into healthcare with Unilabs deal

The family holding company best known for controlling the Danish shipping giant Maersk is making good on its plans to tackle global challenges head on by acquiring a Covid-19 test maker and diagnostics company.

Rajan Navani of JetLine and JetSynthesys on family offices and venture capital

January 7, 2021

Rajan Navani, the entrepreneurial principal of the diversified Navani family-owned JetLine Group of Companies, says trust and clear communication are essential to build bridges between family offices and venture capitalists.

Navani spoke with CampdenFB before his chairmanship of the Indian Family Office Meeting, hosted virtually by Campden Family Connect, on 19-21 January.

FB Roundup: Associated British Foods, Red Bull, JCB

December 6, 2020

Second UK lockdown cost Weston family’s Primark $579 million in sales, Red Bull energises Yoovidhya family of inventor with $257 million payout, Lord Bamford gives JCB staff an extra holiday to mark 75th anniversary.

Second lockdown costs Weston family’s Primark $579 million in sales

The Weston family-controlled food and retail giant Associated British Foods estimates it lost £430 million ($579 million) in sales while its high street fashion retailer Primark was closed during the latest coronavirus lockdown.

The recipe for success

May 1, 2008

Dining on gourmet cuisine in fine surroundings is always a pleasure. Melanie Mize Renzulli meets three luxury family-run restaurants that should give you some serious food for thought