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How the Wallenbergs Engineered a Century of Control
Lucas and Luna explore the Wallenberg family's unique dual-class share structure that has kept them in control of Sweden's biggest industrial companies for over a century. They break down exactly how the Wallenbergs hold just 5 percent of equity but command 50 percent of voting rights at companies like Ericsson, Electrolux, and Atlas Copco. Lucas explains the 'A and B share' system in plain terms, and Luna questions how long such a structure can survive as activist investors push for one-share-one-vote. The conversation covers the 2023 tightening of EU listing rules, the…
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