2024-02-13 20:44:01
The Walton family took the top spot in the ranking of the richest families in the United States. Forbes wrote about this, Day.Az reports with reference to Gazeta.ru.
According to the publication, the Walton family’s fortune is estimated at $267 billion. Over the past decade, family members have sold nearly $22 billion of Walmart stock and made donations totaling $11 billion. Despite this, seven family members still control approximately 45% of the retail giant’s shares. In addition, seven sports clubs, including the Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal, contribute to the family’s fortune.
In second place in the ranking is the Mars family with a fortune of $117 billion. This dynasty is the owner of the largest confectionery company, Mars, based in McLean, Virginia. The company owns dozens of well-known brands such as M&Ms, Snickers, Ben’s Original Rice and Pedigree dog food. In 2022, the company’s revenue was $47 billion.
Third place in the list of leaders was taken by the Koch dynasty with a fortune of $116 billion. Under Charles Koch’s leadership, Koch Industries, valued at $125 billion in 2022 sales, has become one of the largest conglomerates since he took over in 1967. Charles and Julia Koch, the widow of David Koch’s brother, control 42% of the company’s voting shares.
The ranking also includes the dynasties Cargill-McMillan ($60.6 billion), Johnson ($44.8 billion, founder of Fidelity Investments Edward Jones), Pritzker ($41.6 billion), Johnson ($38.5 billion, founder of SC Johnson Samuel Johnson) , Katy ($33.6 billion), Duncan ($30 billion), Cox ($26.8 billion) and others.