All posts tagged: shareholders

Is Musk worth 9,500 billion kronor?

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 6th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. A pay package of around 9,500 billion kronor. That is what Tesla’s board wants to give Elon Musk. But it is not all about the money — the board warns that Musk may leave if it does not go through. Today the question is decided. […]

Did Klarna’s shareholders know what they were doing?

SvD Näringsliv

Did Klarna’s shareholders realise they were voting away their own influence? Published in Svenska Dagbladet, 2024-10-24. Translated from Swedish. The extraordinary general meeting at Klarna is over and the major shareholders got what they wanted. Sebastian Siemiatkowski strengthens his grip ahead of the listing. Why did the other shareholders let it happen? “Minor administrative amendments to the articles of association” is not an agenda item that normally excites shareholders. But in Klarna’s case it concealed […]

Few options as Viaplay’s fate is decided

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on January 9th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. When Viaplay convenes for an extraordinary general meeting, the options are very few. Either shareholders approve the board’s plan, or the company risks collapse. The cost, however, is very high — especially for small investors. On Wednesday at 10am, Viaplay’s registered shareholders will gather at […]