This paper studies why multinational firms often share ownership of a foreign affiliate with a local partner even in … the absence of government restrictions on ownership. We show that shared ownership may arise, if (i) the partner owns …. In this context shared ownership acts as a screening device. Our model predicts that the multinational?s ownership share …

This paper analyses ownership and control structures of Dutch listed companies. Legislation effective since 1992 … that the average ownership stakes of the largest and the three largest shareholders are 27% and 41%, respectively. The … average ownership stakes of banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions are relatively low. We observe that …

The paper analyses the ownership structure of a large sample of Spanish listed companies. The results are analysed in … terms of governance implications under the agency theory context. The results show a picture with concentrated ownership … where stock markets are relatively low important. Direct ownership and voting blocks, which account for indirect ownership …

This paper provides an overview on ownership structure and voting power in France, both in terms of institutional and … that concentration of direct ownership and voting power is very high in France, even for listed and CAC40 firms. The second …-listed firms. The average ownership stakes of banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions are relatively low …