Harold Simmons is an American businessman and one of the richest people in Texas. Harold Simmons has a net worth of $9 billion. His net worth is a good indicator of his success in the world of business – particularly in the process of the leveraged buyout, or “LBO,” a concept which Simmons helped to devise. Through this financial practice, he currently owns or has owned a variety of large companies, including NL Industries, Titanium Metals Corporation, CompX International, Valhi Inc., and Kronos Worldwide – which despite its somewhat sinister name is simply a manufacturer and marketer of titanium dioxide. In addition to Simmons’ business acumen, he is known for his political activism as well. Since the 1980s, he has been strongly associated with various right wing politicians and candidates, most notably as a big donor to the campaigns of future presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Unlike many billionaires, Simmons was born in a middle class family – his parents were both teachers. After getting a degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, Simmons found work at a variety of banks and other financial institutions before eventually arriving at his current position through a series of leveraged buyouts. He has also contributed huge amounts of money to various charities.
| Net Worth: | $9 Billion |
| Date of Birth: | May 13, 1931 – Dec 28, 2013 (82 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Investor |
| Nationality: | United States of America |