Brink's-Mat robbery Brink's-Mat robbery The Brink's-Mat robbery occurred at the Heathrow International Trading Estate on 26 November 1983, with a record £26 million (today approximately £ million) worth of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash stolen from a warehouse. The bullion was the property of Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd, which collapsed the following year after making large loans to frauds and insolvent firms. Two men were convicted, and the majority of the gold has never been recovered. Insurers Lloyd's of London paid out for the losses. Several deaths have been linked to the case, and there are links to the Hatton Garden safe
ULTRA Diamonds October 24, 2012, Signet Jewelers announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Ultra Stores from Crystal Financial, LLC. and its other stockholders, for approximately $57 million in cash. Signet did not assume any debt in connection with the acquisition. The acquisition was completed on November 2, 2012. Signet converted most of Ultra’s stores to Kay Jewelers Outlets. ULTRA Diamonds ULTRA Diamonds was the largest seller of fine jewelry in factory outlet and value centers in the United States. ULTRA was a manufacturer as well as a direct importer of diamonds, gemstones, and gold jewelry. At one point, Ultra