Minority Shareholder
/ˈmaɪnərɪti ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/
Definitions
- (n.) A shareholder who owns less than 50% of a company's voting shares, typically lacking control over corporate decisions.
The minority shareholder challenged the board's resolution in court.
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- minority shareholders
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Commentary
Minority shareholders have limited control and often rely on legal protections to safeguard their interests against majority shareholders.
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