Investor AB
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Investor AB is a Swedish investment company, founded in 1916 and still controlled by the Wallenberg family. The company owns a controlling stake in several large Swedish companies. In 2001 it had a market value of 90 billion kronor (€10 billion).
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Quick facts
December 31, 2004- Listed holdings market value: SEK 88,907 million (core + new from AR 2004, 87,645 + 1,262)
- Unlisted holdings value: SEK 16,622 million ("new investments, unlisted" + "other" (presumably unlisted equity), 9,568 + 7,054)
History
In 1916, new legislation made it more difficult for banks to own stocks in industrial companies on a long-term basis. Investor was formed as an investment part of Stockholms Enskilda Bank, at the time the largest instrument of power in the Wallenberg family.Investments
- ABB - power and automation technology
- Atlas Copco - industrial tooling and equipment
- Astra Zeneca - pharmaceuticals
- Electrolux - consumer appliances
- Ericsson - telecommunications
- Gambro - medical technology
- Saab - aviation and military technology
- Scania - commercial vehicles
- SEB - banking
- WM-data - IT services
See also
Other investment companies
Former holdings
- Saab Automobile - acquired by General Motors
External links
Company websites
- [Investor AB] - Official website
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