Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Billionaire Goudet Buys Stake in Treasury Wine
A rich businessman named Olivier Goudet bought a big piece of a company called Treasury Wine Estates.
This company makes and sells wine, like the famous Penfolds brand.
Goudet's investment made the company's stock go up by about 7%.
Treasury Wine has been having a tough time lately because people aren't buying as much wine in important places like the US and China.
The company is trying to save money by selling some things and cutting costs.
Goudet is known for investing in other big brands like Dr Pepper and Krispy Kreme.
This investment might help Treasury Wine do better in the future.
Billionaire Olivier Goudet acquired a 5% stake in Treasury Wine Estates through Platin SARL.
Treasury Wine's shares jumped about 7% following the investment announcement.
The company has faced declining demand in key markets like the US and China.
Treasury Wine is planning to cut A$100 million in annual costs over the next 2-3 years.
Goudet is a co-founder of JAB Holdings BV, which owns several global consumer brands.
- Who
- Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. and billionaire Olivier Goudet
- What
- Goudet acquired a 5% stake in Treasury Wine Estates
- When
- The investment was disclosed on Wednesday
- Where
- Treasury Wine Estates is based in Australia
- Why
- To potentially boost the company amid financial challenges
- Company
- Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.
- Shareholder
- Olivier Goudet
- Stake
- 5%
- Market Capitalization
- A$4.3 billion ($2.8 billion)
- Share Price Increase
- 6% at A$5.33
- CEO
- Sam Fischer
- Cost Cuts
- A$100 million annually over 2-3 years
- Write-down
- Near A$690 million in US business