Our Main Shareholders
Koç Holding
Established in 1926, Koç Holding is Turkey’s largest industrial and services group in terms of revenues, exports and number of employees. Koç Holding derives its strength from a large distribution network with around 11,000 dealers and after-sales services and a wide customer database of over 17 million in different business segments together with strong customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, enabling efficient up and cross selling. Koç Holding has leading positions in energy, automotive and finance sectors in Turkey while holding strong and leading positions both domestically and internationally in consumer durables. It has strong competitive advantages which offer strong long term growth potential.
As of 31 December 2009, Koç Holding generated USD 29 bln of total consolidated revenues and commanded 8% of Turkey’s total exports with its over 71 thousand employees. Following the average annual revenue growth rate of 23% in U.S. dollar terms over the past seven years, Koç Holding ranks among the 60 largest publicly traded companies in Europe and 200 largest companies in the world.
Koç Group operates in compliance with international standards in the areas of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, environmental protection, customer satisfaction and human resources. Long before corporate governance gained prominence, Koç Holding had taken steps to implement the highest standards of corporate governance. Koç Holding is one of the first companies in Turkey to have independent members on its board of directors and is still one of the few that links executive compensation to share price performance and economic profit. The Holding and its subsidiaries actively contribute to the well-being of society through a variety of projects and initiatives in the areas of cultural heritage, art, education, healthcare, sports and environmental protection. In 2006, Koç Holding signed the UN Global Compact, proving its commitment to corporate citizenship and sensitivity to social issues.
Update based on 1Q10 results
Unicredit
The UniCredit Group is a global financial institution, with an established presence in 22 countries. In particular, the Group is strategically positioned in its primary markets where it has become a market leader in several geographic areas such as Italy, southern Germany, Austria and central-eastern Europe. The Group focuses on full-service financial services and is engaged in a wide range of banking, financial and related activities (including deposit-taking, lending, asset management, securities trading and brokerage, investment banking, international trade finance, corporate finance, leasing, factoring and the distribution of certain life insurance products through bank branches) throughout Italy, Germany, Austria and other Eastern and Central European countries.
At 30 June 2010, the Group served more than 40 million customers through its multi-channel distribution network comprising 9,637 branches throughout 22 countries and a network of licensed financial consultants operating in Italy, as well as internet and telephone banking capabilities. At 30 June 2010, the Group had 162,379 (full-time equivalent) employees.
UCI Group organizational model is a “matrix one”, based on customer segmentation and geography to leverage opportunities in all customer segments and markets. It is organized into divisions and macro areas. At 1H10, of the total consolidated revenues, 26% came from Italy, 5% from Germany, 4% from Austria, 4% from Poland, 18% from CEE regions, 37% from CIB, 3% from Asset Management and 3% from Private Banking.
The overall corporate governance system adopted by UniCredit was drawn up in line with current regulations and the recommendations issued by the Italian Stock Exchange in this regard. UCI operates by accepting responsibility for its business decisions, fully aware that the long term sustainability of the business, intended as a three-way acceptance of social, environmental and economic responsibility, is a competitive element that also encourages territorial, market and social cohesion development.
Update based on 1H10 results
