Sharurshid
Sharurshid is an Imperial megacorporation believed to be of Vilani origin.
Portfolio
Sharurshid is one of the thirteen Imperial MegaCorporations in operation in 1116.
Commercial Competencies
- Antiquities Trading
- Interstellar Shipping & Trade
- Luxury Goods Trading
- Speculation
A Vilani trade and speculation corporation, with very little manufacturing capability, Sharurshid trades in luxury goods from all parts of the Imperium and many areas beyond.
Most rare Terran wines and spirits are carried on the starships of Sharurshid.
Sharurshid has a presence on Ekhor for the sustainable production and export of infertile Tonuetiuhl sunflowers throughout the Imperium.
Governance and organization
The Sharurshid Trust is the overall owning concern of the Sharurshid megacorporation. The Trust maintains significant holdings, beyond the 46% ownership of the corporation itself, which it has delegated administrative responsibilities to Sharurshid corporate leadership. Therefore, it is easy to confuse what holdings are held by Sharurshid the company and the owning Sharurshid Trust. The Sharurshid Trust is held by the Vilani Badenkii, the wealthy Industrial magnates in pre-spaceflight Vland.
The Sharurshid Trust Administration Division: is responsible for the administration of Sharurshid Trust holdings, except for the ownership responsibilities of the corporation itself.
Stockholders
Stock ownership (1116):
- Sharurshid trust— 46%
- Imperial family— 3%
- Other corporations — 14%
- Zirunkariish — 13%
- Hortalez et Cie — 14%
- Private ownership — 10%
Notable Investments
Megacorporation holdings
- Vilani megacorporation Sharurshid holds a 17% stake in Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish through the Sharurshid Trust.
Zirunkariish subsidiary holdings
- Zirunkariish Real Estate Investment Trust (ZREIT) - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is a Real Estate Investment Trust that makes and administers the corporation's real estate investments. Ownership: Zirunkariish--60%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, and the Imperial Family--10%.
- Zirunkariish Healthcare System, LIC - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is a full service private healthcare provider that maintains a network of medical centers where the corporation has a presence. It specializes in family healthcare and birthing services. Ownership: Zirunkariish--60%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, and the Imperial Family--10%.
- Urakkalan Co-Prosperity Development Trust: - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is committed to economic development of the Vland System through direct investment and other projects anywhere within the Vland system, except on the mainworld of Vland. It is headquartered on Gashema. Ownership: Zirunkariish--50%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, Makhidkarun--10%, and Naasirka--10%.
- Deneb Co-Prosperity Development Trust: - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is committed to economic development of the Deneb system through direct investment and other projects anywhere within the Deneb system, except on the mainworld of Deneb. It is headquartered on Gashimuu. Ownership: Zirunkariish--50%, Shiishuginsa family--25%, Sharurshid Trust--15%, Zhunastu family--10%.
Other holdings
- BeastMasters LIC - As a result of the inquiries made by the IISS and Imperial Ministry of Colonization, Vilani megacorporations Sharurshid and Zirunkariish conducted a joint due diligence investigation into BeastMasters, and made an initial investment. Sharurshid is especially interested in the exotic pets segment of the business as a complement to its offerings in this part of the market. Sharurshid holds a 12% ownership interest in BeastMasters LIC.
- Brubek's - Zirunkariish had been providing the Brubek Family and Brubek's financial services for years, so it was no surprise that when the family wanted to take the chain to the next level, they turned to Zirunkariish for mezzanine level financing and continued financial services. Zirunkariish provided a superior valuation and gathered the investors of: themselves (17% equity), the Shiishuginsa family (7% equity), and valuable food services megacorporation Sharurshid (13% equity).
- Event, LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 2% equity.
- Trans Galactic Starlines LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 06% equity Trans Galactic Starlines.
- Bank Janus LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 12.5% equity in Bank Janus.
History & Background (Dossier)
The company originated as one of the three Vilani bureaux. It grew with the merchant class and interstellar trade. Sharurshid, which had descended from the Badenkii (wealthy Industrial magnates in pre-spaceflight Vland).
Trade Partners
World Listing: 1116
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References and contributors
- MegaTraveller Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
- MegaTraveller Referee's Companion
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Journal 3 in Article: 'Megacorporations in the Rebellion Era'
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science