Folli Follie
Scandal and punishment
It was clear that the case of Greek jewelry maker Folli Follie was not just about its shareholders.
It concerned the overall credibility of the Greek market.
The supervisory institutions proved incapable of clearing up the case and the price was high for the country's image.
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SYRIZA ministers, PM's office linked to Folli Follie scandal
A report by an auditing firm forwarded to the Athens prosecutor's office handling the investigation into the scandal involving the Folli Follie jewelry company has implicated two ministers of the former SYRIZA government, which are mentioned by name, as well as the prime minister's office.
Folli Follie eyes opening of 80 new stores
Jewelry giant Folli Follie is embarking on a new chapter in its life, in the wake of an embezzlement scandal that resulted in founder Dimitris Koutsolioutsos and his son Tzortzis being remanded in custody.
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Folli Follie losses down, debt still high
Jewelry and fashion accessories company Folli Follie sustained losses of 121 million euros during 2019, or 44% less than in 2018, according to results as yet uncertified by chartered accountants.
Operational losses also declined, to about €74 million in 2019 from €156.2 million in 2018, despite turnover shrinking to €203 million from €297 million.
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Folli Follie founders having assets confiscated
The case of the falsification of financial data by jewelry firm Folli Follie is gradually entering the stage of creditor satisfaction with the confiscation of assets belonging to the Koutsolioutsos family.
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Folli Follie gets closer to streamlining
Two full years after the scandal broke at Folli Follie, the troubled jewelry company's new management is close to completing its streamlining plan and starting the restructuring process according to the bankruptcy code, Kathimerini understands.
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QCM: Akazoo is a ‘castle of cards’
The Quintessential Capital Management fund, whose managing partner Gabriel Grego was instrumental in revealing the true state of Greek jewelry company Folli Follie, has now claimed in a report that music streaming company Akazoo SA will be the next Greek enterprise to crumble. Akazoo, listed on the Nasdaq since last September, is accused of trying to profit at its shareholders' expense.
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Pandemic delivers Folli Follie its coup de grace
Just 20 days before the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Folli Follie crisis, the coronavirus pandemic appears to have dealt the troubled jewelry company the fatal blow.
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New rules on corporate governance
Two years after the scandal of jewelry company Folli Follie broke out, a new bill by the Finance Ministry is seen leading to the strengthening of corporate governance and the institutional shielding of the Greek stock market.
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Court accepts appeal in Folli Follie case
The Court of First instance has accepted an appeal submitted by the Capital Market Commission over the appointment of new members to Greek jewelry makers Folli Follie's board.
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