Majority Shareholder
/ˈmɒdʒərɪti ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/
Definitions
- (n.) A shareholder who owns more than half of a company's outstanding shares, thereby possessing controlling interest.
The majority shareholder voted to approve the merger.
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- majority shareholder
- majority shareholders
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Commentary
The majority shareholder typically holds significant influence over corporate decisions, often able to unilaterally determine key outcomes in shareholder meetings.
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