These European companies have figured out what investors want, and how to give it to them.

   The companies on this list excel where it matters most to shareholders: they focus on frequent and open investor relations, they determine executive compensation based on shareholder value and they ensure equal voting rights to all shareholders. Whatever the reasons, investors agree – these are the companies they feel good about seeing in their portfolios.

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