8 Major shareholders
As of 31 December 2013, there were three shareholders with a participation exceeding the 3% threshold of Swiss Re Ltd’s share capital:
Download |
Shareholder |
Number of shares |
% of voting rights |
Creation of the |
Franklin Resources, Inc. |
18 277 452 |
4.93 |
2 August 2012 |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. |
11 262 000 |
3.10 |
10 June 2011 |
BlackRock, Inc. |
11 134 246 |
3.09 |
26 September 2011 |
In addition, Swiss Re Ltd held, as of 31 December 2013, directly and indirectly 28 512 910 (2012: 27 560 372) own shares, representing 7.69% (2012: 7.43%) of voting rights and share capital. Swiss Re Ltd cannot exercise the voting rights of own shares held.