Thyssenkrupp's top shareholder says never called for special dividend

Reuters

Published Oct 10, 2019 06:06PM ET

Thyssenkrupp's top shareholder says never called for special dividend

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp's (DE:TKAG) largest shareholder on Thursday dismissed speculation that it had backed calls for a special dividend.

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach foundation, Thyssenkrupp's top investor with a 21% stake, had previously remained silent on the subject, even after activist fund Cevian last week denied such demands had been made.

"The foundation has never demanded a special dividend," it said.