Shareholder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a major shareholder, she had a significant influence on the company's board of directors.
- The wealthy businessman was a shareholder in several large corporations and reaped significant financial benefits.
- To become a shareholder, you need to purchase shares of the company's stock through a broker or directly from the company.
- Shareholders can attend the annual general meeting to vote on key issues affecting the company.
- After selling a large portion of her shares, she was no longer a significant shareholder in the company.