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Stefan Persson

Former Chairman, H&M

He transformed the apparel company that his father founded into a global fast-fashion group that has made him Sweden’s richest man.

Stefan Persson
News & Analysis

H&M’s Owners May Be Tightening Their Grip

H&M chairman Stefan Persson and his family may be about to consolidate their control of the retailer through an offer that lets investors convert dividends into new shares.

News & Analysis

H&M’s Owners May Be Tightening Their Grip

H&M chairman Stefan Persson and his family may be about to consolidate their control of the retailer through an offer that lets investors convert dividends into new shares.


Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.

Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.


News & Analysis

Fast Retailing Hasn’t Decided to Join Bangladesh Safety Pact

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co., Asia's largest clothing retailer, hasn't decided if it will join a safety pact to improve fire and building safety

News & Analysis

Fast Retailing Hasn’t Decided to Join Bangladesh Safety Pact

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co., Asia's largest clothing retailer, hasn't decided if it will join a safety pact to improve fire and building safety


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