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14.09.26 - 00:45
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Shareholder Ownership Gives Way To Corporate Control (ZeroHedge)
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Shareholder Ownership Gives Way To Corporate Control
Authored by Iain O'Brien via RealClearMarkets,
Today's business ownership landscape is increasingly complicated by financial, voting, contractual and capital arrangements. A direct relationship between ownership and control can no longer be assumed, particularly for strategically important companies.
Sika, a Swiss chemicals company, entered a four-year corporate battle in 2014, when building-material firm Saint-Gobain announced it would buy a controlling majority. Although the Burkard family owned 16% of shares, a dual-class structure granted them over 52% of voting rights. Sika showed why economic ownership does not necessarily equal voting power.
A relevant example took place between American firms Endeavor Group Holdings, now WME Group, and Silver Lake, in 2024. Endeavor agreed to be taken private by Silver Lake, which already controlled over 70% of Endeavor's voting rights. Silver Lake could therefore approve the merger, effectively c...
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11.09.26 - 22:21
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Amrize Appoints Mario Gross as President of Building Envelope (Business Wire)
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CHICAGO & ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) Board of Directors has appointed Mario Gross as President, Building Envelope, effective September 11, 2026. Gross succeeds Jake Gosa, who is stepping down from the role and is committed to a smooth transition.
Gross has been a member of Amrize's Executive Committee as its Chief Supply Chain Officer since the company's listing on the NYSE in June 2025. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the Building Envelope business from 2024 to 2025, where he led operations to establish the segment as a leading provider of commercial and residential roofing, weatherproofing and insulation systems. Prior, Gross served in various commercial and operational roles of increasing responsibility at Holcim and Sika.
Jan Jenisch, Chairman and CEO: “Mario is an exceptional leader with deep operational expertise, understanding of our Building Envelope business and a track record of delivering results. I am excited to welcome Mario as President ...
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28.07.26 - 07:30
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Sika wächst wieder aus eigener Kraft (Moneycab)
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Sika hat ein anspruchsvolles Halbjahr hinter sich. Trotz eines rückläufigen Umsatzes konnte der Hersteller von Bauchemie- und Klebstoffen die Gewinnzahlen aber knapp halten....
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