The following tables relate only to registered shareholders and cannot be assumed to represent the entire investor base because nominees and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as ADS depositary, are registered as shareholders for a large number of beneficial owners.
As of December 31, 2020, Novartis AG had approximately 176 000 registered shareholders
Registered shareholders by type
| As of December 31, 2020 | Shareholders in % | Shares in % |
|---|---|---|
| Individual shareholders | 96.61 | 14.00 |
| Legal entities1 | 3.34 | 34.51 |
| Nominees, fiduciaries and ADS depositary | 0.05 | 51.49 |
Registered shareholders by country2
| As of December 31, 2020 | Shareholders in % | Shares in % |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0.12 | 1.03 |
| France | 2.01 | 0.31 |
| Germany | 5.68 | 1.80 |
| Japan | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Luxembourg | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Switzerland1 | 87.45 | 44.08 |
| United Kingdom | 0.59 | 25.09 |
| United States | 0.28 | 24.36 |
| Other countries | 3.61 | 2.05 |