Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Foundation manages the former family wealth and legacy of the Krupp family. It was founded by the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. With his death on July 30, 1967 all of its assets was transferred to the foundation he built, which started its activities on 1 January 1968.

Stock shares

The Foundation is the largest single owner of a block of shares of ThyssenKrupp AG and participates with a share of 23.03% in the share capital since 2008. The value of the stock package is approximately € 2.12 billion ( December 2012). This is significant in that the merger Thyssen contributed about two-thirds and one third of Krupp. From dividend income from ThyssenKrupp shares alone the Foundation in January 2012, inflows of approximately € 59 million.

On the ThyssenKrupp AGM 2007, the Foundation received a delegation right about three seats on the Board. Thus, a hostile takeover of Thyssen Krupp AG is virtually impossible, as the Supervisory Board's employee side pose with the three members of the Foundation, the majority in the Supervisory Board.

Supported Projects

The Foundation was established as a result Erbverzichts the last direct dependents Arndt Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. She has charitable objectives in the fields of culture, sports and international understanding as:

  • Reconciliation and understanding with the European East, especially with Russia
  • The promotion of sport and in particular Olympic Games ( Olympic Committee )
  • Art exhibitions and outstanding musical events with classical music in the Villa Hügel.

The Foundation presided until his death decades Berthold Beitz, the longtime chief representative of the Krupp Group. On August 28, 2013 were the Rector of the Technical University of Dortmund, Ursula Gather, announced as his successor. She joined the office as Chairman of the Board on 1 October 2013.

Museum Folkwang

On 24 August 2006, the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Foundation announced that it would support the construction of the Museum Folkwang with € 55 million. The building is after two years of construction work on the event RUHR.2010 - European Capital of Culture was completed and officially opened on 28 January 2010.

Awards and sponsorship activities

Science Awards

  • Science in Research and Teaching: Alfried Krupp Prize for Young University Teachers
  • Alfried -Krupp - Science Award

Promotions

  • Education and Training: Alfried Krupp - school media center eat
  • Alfried Krupp School Scholarship
  • Ernst- Moritz- Arndt University of Greifswald
  • Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald Science
  • Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen
  • Germania VI
  • Ruhr Arts Trust

Contributions to international understanding

  • German -American Relations
  • German - Polish understanding
  • German - Jewish understanding
  • Study programs in East Asia
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