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FB Results Round Up: ArcelorMittal, LVMH, Akka Technologies, Nintendo

February 8, 2018

ArcelorMittal, LVMH, Akka Technologies, and Nintendo have all reported rising revenues highlighting the strong financial performance of some of the world's billion dollar family businesses in 2017.

ArcelorMittal, LVMH, Akka Technologies, and Nintendo have all reported rising revenues highlighting the strong financial performance of some of the world's billion dollar family businesses in 2017.

World’s largest steelmaker posts 21% revenue spike

Family-owned steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has seen revenues soar 21% to $68.7 billion in the 12 months to 31 December amid a positive outlook for the global steel market.

FB Roundup: Benetton, Nintendo, and IKEA

May 31, 2017

Benetton's bid for toll road firm, Nintendo switches up production, and IKEA reassembles its leadership.

Benetton's bid for toll road firm

The family synonymous with colourful clothing and controversial advertisements is ramping up its efforts in the comparatively drab toll road industry.

The Benetton family’s largest asset is not its well-known and now struggling clothing arm, but toll road operator Atlantia, which is eyeing an $18.3 billion takeover of Spanish infrastructure firm Albertis.

Nintendo’s new console highlights the pitfalls of succession in Japan

March 3, 2017

The launch of a new video-game console by electronics giant Nintendo this week has brought into focus the pitfalls of succession, according to a Japanese analyst.

The launch of a new video-game console by electronics giant Nintendo this week has brought into focus the pitfalls of succession, according to a Japanese analyst.

This week Kyoto-based Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch, a powerful gaming device that transforms into a home console, and a piece of hardware that seeks to modernise the many traditions laid out by its former family leader, Hiroshi Yamauchi (pictured, bottom left).