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FB Roundup: David Fattal, Sanjeev Gupta, Ted Lerner
February 21, 2023

In this week’s FB Roundup, Israeli billionaire David Fattal buys Brighton’s Grand Hotel; Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance aims to rescue collapsed UK steel companies; and tributes are paid to baseball team owner Ted Lerner.

Israeli billionaire David Fattal buys Brighton’s Grand Hotel
Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland, part of Israel's Fattal Group, has bought one of the UK’s most famous seaside hotels as part of an expansion into the luxury market.

Owned by the billionaire David Fattal, Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland said it planned to “Invest significantly” in the 159-year-old Grand Hotel in Brighton in a bid to return the 201-room Victorian building to its “Iconic status”.

Juergen Heraeus on family business leadership and legacy at Heraeus Group
November 18, 2021

Juergen Heraeus describes himself as “just a shareholder” since he stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of Heraeus Group after two decades last year. However, that modestly underestimates his revolutionary stewardship of the $3.5 billion family-owned giant, which celebrates its 200th anniversary as a company in 2051.

Juergen Heraeus describes himself as “just a shareholder” since he stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of Heraeus Group after two decades last year. However, that modestly underestimates his revolutionary stewardship of the $3.5 billion family-owned giant, which celebrates its 200th anniversary as a company in 2051.

From Mauritius to Nigeria, 25 family businesses to look out for in Africa
September 9, 2021

Family businesses play a critical role internationally and in the context of African economies. However, due to a lack of reliable data their significance and contributions are not fully appreciated or understood. One thing is clear, however—family-owned businesses are the backbone of the African economy.

Family businesses play a critical role internationally and in the context of African economies. However, due to a lack of reliable data their significance and contributions are not fully appreciated or understood. One thing is clear, however—family-owned businesses are the backbone of the African economy.

ESG engagement over exclusion: How you can do well by doing good
August 19, 2021

Floods in Europe, forest fires in North America and Australia—the impact and tragic results of climate change are starting to dominate the news.

Floods in Europe, forest fires in North America and Australia—the impact and tragic results of climate change are starting to dominate the news.

The actions taken by governments, companies and individuals in the next decade will be crucial if we are to limit the rise in global temperatures. The option of doing nothing has now passed, not just for the environment, but for companies and investors too.

FB Roundup: illycaffe, Melia Hotels International, ArcelorMittal
February 28, 2021

Illycaffe brews non-family investment for US push, Melia Hotels ready for travel trade recovery after Covid-19 losses, Covid-19 rebound ‘the right moment’ for ArcelorMittal succession.

Illycaffe brews non-family investment for US push

The Illy family has sold a stake in its $629 million Italian premium coffee company Illycaffe for the first time in its 88-year history and says it is open to floating the family business on the stock market.

Argentine family business profile: Techint Group
August 2, 2016

Founded in 1945, Techint has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of seamless steel tubes, mainly for the oil industry. The Buenos Aires-headquartered firm is currently the largest steelmaker in Latin America.

Founded in 1945, Techint Group has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of seamless steel tubes, mainly for the oil industry. The Buenos Aires-headquartered firm is currently the largest steelmaker in Latin America.

 

 

FAMILY

Australia’s Smorgon matriarch dies
August 21, 2013

The matriarch of one of Australia’s wealthiest families has passed away in her hometown of Melbourne.

The matriarch of one of Australia’s wealthiest families has passed away in her hometown of Melbourne.

Young Aditya Mittal steps closer to the top job at ArcelorMittal
May 25, 2011

Aditya Mittal, son of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, has significantly increased his responsibilities at ArcelorMittal in a move some see as preparation for his eventual succession to leading the company.

Aditya Mittal, son of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, has significantly increased his responsibilities at ArcelorMittal in a move some see as preparation for his eventual succession to leading the company.

In a statement on 24 May, the Luxembourg-based steel group said that Aditya, who currently leads operations in the Americas, will take over running the European unit—the company’s biggest but with the lowest earnings.

Steel tycooon's fortunes start to turn
May 12, 2011

Lakshmi Mittal, chairman and chief executive of steel company ArcelorMittal, will be buoyed by his company’s results, which saw a 67% rise in net profits for the first quarter.

Lakshmi Mittal, chairman and chief executive of steel company ArcelorMittal, will be buoyed by his company’s results, which saw a 67% rise in net profits for the first quarter.

The Luxembourg-based group said on 11 May that its net profits rose to $1.1 billion compared to $640 million for the same period last year. The world’s biggest steelmaker’s sales too rose by around 27% to $22.2 billion.

Schnitzer family relinquishes control of family business
January 29, 2010

The Schnitzer family, which has controlled the US-based Schnitzer Steel Industries since 1906, has dropped below the 20% stock ownership level required to keep control of the company.

The Schnitzer family, which has controlled the US-based Schnitzer Steel Industries since 1906, has dropped below the 20% stock ownership level required to keep control of the company.

A family spokesman told a local Oregon newspaper that the family's reasons for selling included "financial planning, estate planning, funding other investments."
 

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