History
The BKW was founded in 1898 as Aktiengesellschaft Elektrizitätswerk Hagneck. The name was changed in 1909 to Bernische Kraftwerke AG. In 1995 it changed to the present BKW FMB Energie AG to emphasize the internationalization of the company business plan.
It is quoted at the Berne eXchange since 1969. Starting from 2003 it is also present at the Swiss Stock Exchange. Major shareholders are the Canton of Berne (52.54%) and the German power company E.ON Energie AG (20.99%, as of 2007).
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