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BYD — Ownership

Publicly Listed ownership structure, shareholders and deal history.

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BYD
BYDPublicly Listed
Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 1995~700,000 (2023) employeesev specialist

Ownership Breakdown

Who owns what — major shareholders by stake.

  • Wang Chuanfu
  • Berkshire Hathaway
  • Public Float
  • Wang Chuanfu17%
  • Berkshire Hathaway5%
  • Public Float78%

Ownership Best Practice

What good governance looks like for this ownership type — and the risk signals to watch.

Publicly listed manufacturers are accountable to shareholders and regulators. Best-practice governance includes independent board oversight, transparent disclosure of material transactions, and separation of Chair and CEO roles. Watch for short-termist market pressure, activist investors, and disclosure filings that can signal strategic shifts — often an early indicator for procurement and supply-chain planning.

Ownership History

Chronological record of ownership changes, transactions and corporate events.

  • 2003

    Acquisition

    BYD acquired Xi'an Qinchuan Automobile to enter auto manufacturing.

    Source
  • 2008

    Investment

    Berkshire Hathaway purchased 10% of BYD shares.

    Source

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