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O.C. billionaires make Forbes list
The Irvine Co.'s Donald Bren comes in at No. 45 in the ranking of the world's fortunes.
By Kristen SchottPublished: March 10, 2010 09:50 AM
Courtesy of FotoliaForbes has released its list of the World's Billionaires, and a number of Orange County fortunes made the ranking.
Many of the local billionaires saw no change in their wealth, compared to Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, as well as its billionaire's ranking from 2009. But some saw upticks in their net worth – even through the downturn in the economy. Here's a breakdown of the numbers:
The Irvine Co.'s Donald Bren ranked highest among the local billionaires at No. 45. The real estate mogul is valued at $12 billion.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): unchanged
Next on the list is Foothill Ranch-based Oakley founder James Jannard, who came in at No. 316, with a net worth of $3 billion.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): $2.8 billion
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $2.2 billion
Fountain Valley-based Kingston Technology co-founders David Sun and John Tu came in at No. 374, with an estimated $2.5 billion.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): unchanged
Newport Beach-based Pimco's Bill Gross came in at No. 488, with a $2 billion fortune.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.9 billion
Irvine-based Broadcom co-founder Henry Samueli ranked No. 582, with a net worth of $1.7 billion.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): $1.65 billion
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.3 billion
Irvine-based Broadcom co-founder Henry Nicholas was split from Samueli, coming in at No. 655. Nicholas is valued at $1.5 billion.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.2 billion
George Argyros and Igor Olenicoff also ranked at No. 655, with $1.5 billion.
Argyros:
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.3 billion
Igor Olenicoff:
Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged
World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.4 billion
No. 1 in the ranking? Carlos Slim Helu, the man behind American Movil, a telecommunications firm in Mexico. His net worth totaled $53.5 billion.
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Courtesy of Fotolia Many of the local billionaires saw no change in their wealth, compared to Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, as well as its billionaire's ranking from 2009. But some saw upticks in their net worth – even through the downturn in the economy. Here's a breakdown of the numbers: The Irvine Co.'s Donald Bren ranked highest among the local billionaires at No. 45. The real estate mogul is valued at $12 billion. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): unchanged Next on the list is Foothill Ranch-based Oakley founder James Jannard, who came in at No. 316, with a net worth of $3 billion. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): $2.8 billion World's Billionaires (March 2009): $2.2 billion Fountain Valley-based Kingston Technology co-founders David Sun and John Tu came in at No. 374, with an estimated $2.5 billion. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): unchanged Newport Beach-based Pimco's Bill Gross came in at No. 488, with a $2 billion fortune. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.9 billion Irvine-based Broadcom co-founder Henry Samueli ranked No. 582, with a net worth of $1.7 billion. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): $1.65 billion World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.3 billion Irvine-based Broadcom co-founder Henry Nicholas was split from Samueli, coming in at No. 655. Nicholas is valued at $1.5 billion. Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.2 billion George Argyros and Igor Olenicoff also ranked at No. 655, with $1.5 billion. Argyros: Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.3 billion Igor Olenicoff: Forbes 400 Richest Americans (September 2009): unchanged World's Billionaires (March 2009): $1.4 billion No. 1 in the ranking? Carlos Slim Helu, the man behind American Movil, a telecommunications firm in Mexico. His net worth totaled $53.5 billion. Related headlines O.C.'s unemployment rate spikes to 10.1 percent Advantage Systems sees record year Melissa Data finishes the year with record sales |
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