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Blackstone acquires International Gemological Institute

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (Blackstone) have acquired International Gemological Institute (“IGI”) from Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Fosun, and Roland Lorie, who belongs to the founding family. Founded in 1975 in Antwerp, IGI is a global leader in independent…