First of all, it is important to monitor closely the Group's moves to position itself more strongly in emerging markets, particularly in Asia, where India and China are prime targets for its expansion and distribution strategy.
At present, the Swatch Group has a significant portion of its capital owned by large private shareholders, including Hayek Pool with 40.5%, Gardner Russo & Gardner with 3.76%, Marathon Asset Management with 3.53%, Fidelity Research & Management with 3.28%, Norges bank Investment Management with 3.11%, UBS Asset Management Switzerland with 2.79%, The Vanguard Group with 2.76%, Invesco Advisers with 2.64%, Dimensional Fund Advisor with 2.40%, Flossbach Von Storch with 2.32% and FIL Investment Advisors with 2.09%.