shareholding
Facing takeover? Make your family shareholding structure as complicated as possible
But complication can be indicative of differences among the family owners
Minority shareholders are stifling innovation at family businesses
The findings won't encourage private equity groups
Happier family businesses are controlled by one family, not branches of them
As the number of shareholders increase, family businesses are more likely to be organised through branches…
Shareholder disputes often underline failed family businesses
Once lawyers are involved many of these disputes become almost impossible to unlock