9 Major shareholders

As of 31 December 2016, there was one shareholder with a participation exceeding the 3% threshold of Swiss Re Ltd’s share capital:

In addition, Swiss Re Ltd held, as of 31 December 2016, directly and indirectly 34 093 834 (2015: 32 967 226) own shares, representing 9.47% (2015: 8.89%) of voting rights and share capital. Swiss Re Ltd cannot exercise the voting rights of own shares held.