Shareholder

[ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər]

What is the definition of Shareholder?

A person or entity that owns shares or equity in a corporation, thereby holding a portion of the corporation's capital stock.

Using Shareholder in an Example

In a corporation, shareholders are the owners and have rights to vote on important matters such as electing directors or approving mergers, and they may receive dividends if the corporation distributes profits.

Using Shareholder in a sentence

During the annual general meeting, the company encouraged all shareholders to vote on the proposed changes in the dividend policy.

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