This paper analyses ownership and control structures of Dutch listed companies. Legislation
effective since 1992 mandates all shareholders with holdings of 5 percent or more in Dutch
companies to disclose their holdings. Our analysis shows 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 voting rights are more concentrated than ownership …

This paper analyses ownership and control structures of Dutch listed companies. Legislation
effective since 1992 mandates all shareholders with holdings of 5 percent or more in Dutch
companies to disclose their holdings. Our analysis shows 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 voting rights are more concentrated than ownership …