One year ago, not many knew the name Koch Industries, a
publicity-averse private company run by two brothers, David
and Charles Koch. The Koch brothers each have an estimated
net personal wealth of more than $21 billion and are
now tied for the fifth richest man in America, ranking among
the top 20 richest people in the world.1 A year ago, even
reporters at major outlets responded “who?” in conversation
about the Koch brothers or Koch Industries. Fortunately, the
shroud of secrecy is being lifted.
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