Morellato Group acquires CHRIST GROUP from 3i, effective February 2023. CHRIST GROUP opens a new chapter in its 160-year history and will become part of Morellato Group, established in Venice in 1930 and currently Italy's largest jewellery and watch company. With its three retail brands CHRIST since 1863, VALMANO and BRINCKMANN & LANGE, CHRIST GROUP is the market-leading German omnichannel provider in the jewellery and watch segment. Morellato Group is a precious and fashion jewellery manufacturer and manages eleven property and licensed brands, both for jewellery and watches. With its retail brands Bluespirit, D’Amante, Cleor and Noélie, the company operates 420 jewellery stores across Italy and in France.