Reinet Investments
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Reinet Investments S.C.A. is a Luxembourg-based investment vehicle that was demerged from the Swiss luxury goods company Richemont on 20 October 2008.[1] It is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), and at 2020 is the third-largest component of the LuxX Index.
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| Company type | Public |
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| LuxSE: REIN | |
| Industry | Finance |
| Founded | 20 October 2008 |
| Headquarters | 35, boulevard Prince Henri, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
Area served | Luxembourg |
Key people | Johann Rupert, Executive Chairman |
| Services | Investment, private equity |
| Website | http://www.reinet.com/ |
History
Upon formation, Reinet controlled €350m in cash, €50m in miscellaneous investments, and a 4% stake (84.3 million shares) in British American Tobacco (BAT). On the first day of Reinet trading, BAT's share price opened at £17.31,[2] valuing Reinet's stake at £1.46bn (€1.88bn).[3] The formation of Reinet allowed the Rupert family to spin off all non-luxuries related activities, and allow Richemont to focus purely on its core investments.[4]
In January 2009, Reinet entered into negotiations to purchase the private equity business of Lehman Brothers,[5][6] which is now known as Trilantic Capital Partners.[7][8]
Investment Strategy
Reinet states that its investment strategy is to take a long-term view of investment opportunities, to invest in a wide range of asset classes (including listed and unlisted equities, bonds, real estate and derivative instruments), while emphasis will at all times be on the protection of shareholders' capital.[9]
