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Charles Koch
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Charles Koch

Photo: Gavin Peters · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Net Worth
$69.1B
Profession
businessperson
Born
November 1, 1935
Profile

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Sources of Wealth

Where the $69.1B comes from

  • Koch Industries – core operating businesses (refining, chemicals, manufacturing)

    Koch Industries is the largest privately held company in the US by revenue; Charles owns approximately 42% of the conglomerate, making this the dominant source of his wealth.

    $55.3B
    80%
  • Koch Industries – diversified subsidiaries (Georgia-Pacific, Molex, Infor, etc.)

    Koch Industries has expanded far beyond oil refining into consumer products, electronics components, and enterprise software, adding substantial valuation beyond legacy energy assets.

    $8.3B
    12%
  • Investment & financial holdings

    As a privately held conglomerate, Koch Industries deploys capital into financial and market-based investments that contribute incrementally to Charles Koch's net worth.

    $3.5B
    5%
  • Real estate & other assets

    Personal real estate and other tangible assets represent a small but non-trivial portion of Koch's overall balance sheet.

    $2.1B
    3%