Who Owns BMW?

History of BMW

BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. BMW is a German car manufacturer founded by Karl Friedrich Rapp. It was originally called “Rapp Motorenwerke” and the company produced its first motorcycle in 1917. The BMW name was first used on April 17, 1928 when the company formed an association with Dixi-Werke and Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW) which resulted in the creation of “BMW Flugmotorenbau”. After World War II BMW began to produce luxury sedans and sports cars along with motorcycles and mopeds.

BMW is a German car manufacturer founded by Karl Friedrich Rapp. It was originally called “Rapp Motorenwerke” and the company produced its first motorcycle in 1917. The BMW name was first used on April 17, 1928 when the company formed an association with Dixi-Werke and Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW) which resulted in the creation of “BMW Flugmotorenbau”. After World War II BMW began to produce luxury sedans and sports cars along with motorcycles and mopeds.

BMW is owned by the public and Quandt family interests

BMW is owned by the public and Quandt family interests. The public owns 50.7% of BMW, while the Quandt family owns 25.4% of BMW. Another 19.3% is owned by other investors/institutions, which include institutional investors such as asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies that own shares directly or indirectly through mutual funds or ETFs (exchange-traded funds).

So if you want to be a part owner in one of Germany’s most famous car brands…you can!

Who is Herbert Quandt?

Herbert Quandt is the son of Günther Quandt, who held 50.7% of BMW’s shares from 1959 until his death in 1982. After his father’s death, Herbert became chairman of the supervisory board at BMW and began to build up his stake in the company. In 1990 he was appointed president of the family trust that controls nearly 50% of BMW AG stock.

The BMW Group consists of a number of different companies (BMW AG, Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd., Mini Cooper Countryman S Clubman All4 Countryman John Cooper Works Cabriolet M Sport John Cooper Works Convertible X1 eDrive S 2dr sDrive28i sDrive28i xLine 2WD).

Who is Stefan Quandt?

Stefan Quandt is the son of Herbert Quandt, who was one of the richest people in Germany. As chairman of BMW’s supervisory board, Stefan Quandt owns 25.4% of its shares and is one of the highest-paid members of the company’s management team.

Who is Johanna Quandt?

Johanna Quandt was a philanthropist and the widow of Günter Quandt, son of BMW’s founder. Her grandfather, Herbert Quandt, founded the company in 1922; her father, Herbert Quandt (1934-1957), took over as chairman in 1954 when he was just 29 years old. She attended school at a Swiss boarding school before studying economics at university.

Conclusion

So there you have it: the Quandt family still owns a big stake in BMW, but they’re not running the show anymore. The public is also a significant shareholder. And while the company has struggled recently, with shares falling by almost 50% since 2012, their long-term outlook is still strong.