Note 8 Major shareholders
As of 31 December 2012, there were six shareholders with a participation exceeding the 3% threshold of Swiss Re Ltd’s share capital:
| Download |
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Shareholder |
Number of shares |
% of voting rights |
Creation of the |
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Franklin Resources, Inc. |
18 277 452 |
4.93 |
2 August 2012 |
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Dodge & Cox |
12 639 368 |
3.48 |
10 June 2011 |
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MFS Investment Management |
11 485 890 |
3.16 |
10 June 2011 |
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. |
11 262 000 |
3.10 |
10 June 2011 |
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BlackRock, Inc. |
11 134 246 |
3.09 |
26 September 2011 |
In addition, Swiss Re Ltd held, as of 31 December 2012, directly and indirectly 27 560 372 (2011: 28 022 301) own shares, representing 7.43% (2011: 7.56%) of voting rights and share capital. Swiss Re Ltd cannot exercise the voting rights of own shares held.