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FB Roundup: Petr Kellner, Amancio Ortega, Keshub Mahindra

April 12, 2023

In this week’s FB Roundup, Petr Kellner’s heirs sue two years after his helicopter crash death; Amancio Ortega branches out into luxury Dublin property; and tributes are paid to former Mahindra Group chairman Keshub Mahindra.

Petr Kellner’s heirs sue following helicopter crash death
The heirs of Petr Kellner have filed a lawsuit citing “Potential negligence” after a helicopter crash caused the death of the Czech billionaire entrepreneur and four others in 2021.

Renata Kellnerova, the widow of the former richest Czech, and her family are seeking further investigation into the causes that led to the Airbus AS350 B3 helicopter crash, which took place while the group were heliskiing in Alaska's backcountry near Knik Glacier.

FB Roundup: Petr Kellner, Amancio Ortega, Keshub Mahindra

April 12, 2023

In this week’s roundup, Petr Kellner’s heirs sue two years after his helicopter crash death; Amancio Ortega branches out into luxury Dublin property; and tributes are paid to former Mahindra Group chairman Keshub Mahindra.

Family business roundup: L’Oreal buys, Hancocks sold and more acquisitions in the limelight

November 26, 2012

A number of acquisitions and sales have made headlines as family businesses around the world look to consolidate operations.

French family-controlled cosmetics group L’Oreal said on 26 November that it has acquired American make-up company Urban Decay. No financial details were disclosed.

Set up in 1993, Urban Decay is known for products such as Naked Palette – a brand of eye make-up – and Naked Skin, a foundation launched recently by the company.

Family business conglomerate reaps tractor rewards

January 11, 2012

When growing up, many young boys have an ultimate dream – to drive a tractor. If the ambition lingers on to adulthood, then the name of family business Mahindra & Mahindra might not be far from their minds, thanks to the Indian conglomerate reportedly becoming the world’s largest tractor maker by volume.

Asia: Eastern promise

September 1, 2006

Everyone’s talking about India. The world’s largest democracy has forced itself on to the agenda of every business in the western world. So is it the new ‘promised land’ or just the latest conference topic in town, asks Richard Willsher

Richard Willsher is a finance and business writer with a background in international investment banking. www.richardwillsher.com

Everyone's talking about India. The world's largest democracy has forced itself on to the agenda of every business in the western world. So is it the new 'promised land' or just the latest conference topic in town, asks Richard Willsher