Who are the main shareholders of royal mail

As of 2022, the main shareholders of Royal Mail plc are:

  1. The UK Government: The UK Government holds a 62.2% stake in Royal Mail, making it the largest shareholder.
  2. Institutional investors:
    • BlackRock Group: 6.1%
    • Vanguard Group: 5.1%
    • State Street Global Advisors: 3.4%
    • FMR, LLC (Fidelity): 2.5%
    • Capital Group: 2.2%
  3. Other institutional investors:
    • Schroder Investment Management: 1.8%
    • Aviva Investors: 1.5%
    • Aberdeen Standard Investments: 1.3%
    • JPMorgan Asset Management: 1.2%
  4. Individual investors:
    • Sir Frederick Goodwin (former CEO of RBS): 1.1%
    • Moya Greene (former CEO of Royal Mail): 0.8%
    • Other individual investors: 1.4%

Note: The percentages may vary depending on the source and date, as the ownership structure of Royal Mail can change over time due to share buybacks, sales, or other transactions.

It's worth noting that the UK Government's majority stake in Royal Mail is a result of a privatization process that began in 2013, when the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange. The government retained a significant stake in the company to ensure its continued operation and to maintain a public interest in the postal service.