Investor AB: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Investor, is a Swedish investment company, founded in 1916 and still controlled by the Wallenberg family. The company owns a controlling stake in several of the largest Swedish companies. In 2001 it had a market value of 90 Billion SEK, or approximately 10 Billion Euro. The companies controlled by Investor are sometimes called "The Wallenberg Sphere".

Main assets

• ABB - power and automation technology
• Atlas Copco - industrial tooling and equipment
• Astra Zeneca - pharmaceuticals
• Electrolux - consumer appliances
• Ericsson - telecommunications
• Gambro - medical technology
• Saab - aviation and military technology
• Scania - commercial vehicles
• SEB - banking
• WM-data - IT services