Shareholder relations Danfoss A/S is an unlisted family and foundation-owned private company and the parent company of the Danfoss Group. The share capital of Danfoss A/S amounts to DKK 1.020 mill. and is divided between : A-shares (total DKK 425 mill.) and B-shares (total DKK 595 mill.) A-shares give rights to ten votes per DKK 100 share (nominal value), whereas B-shares give rights to one vote per DKK 100 share (nominal value). Furthermore, owners of A-shares have a pre-emption right to A-shares in the event of share capital increases. No other shares carry special rights. The controlling shareholders of Danfoss A/S are the Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation and the Clausen Family which, together, hold 94% of the shares, including all A-shares. Consequently, they control 99% of the voting rights. The controlling shareholders have entered into a shareholder agreement to ensure a stable future ownership structure. Additionally, employees and leading employees in Danfoss have, at several occasions, been offered the opportunity to buy employee shares. Employee shares make up around 5% of Danfoss’ share capital equaling approximately 1% of the voting rights. Since 2006, the Danfoss shares have been registered with the Danish Securities Centre (Værdipapircentralen). This means that the shares in general are not subject to trading restrictions or obligations. However, up until now, in practice Danfoss A/S has bought back shares which holders have wished to realize at the price in force at the time in question. Sale and buy-back of Danfoss shares Dividends Taxation upon share sales and dividends Transfer of shares to pension deposit Share price development General meeting Be socialTake part Want to socialize with us? Get to know us and take part in the conversation All Danfoss Products Residential Commercial Industrial Business Partner TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY GENERAL INFORMATION