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by panarky 2 days ago
You are correct.

Interestingly, the 10x shares held by Brin and Page constitute only 11% of the economic value of Alphabet, but 51% of the voting control.

And the 10x shares automatically convert to 1x shares upon transfer or inheritance, so if the founders cash out or die, the 10x supervoting power disappears.

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Oh wow so that lets them honestly say they have the same value as other shares?
Yes. And as far as any future owners are concerned, that's perfectly true.