shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 
: one that holds or owns a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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That's part of what forms a connection to a company, if the company has a sense of purpose beyond just maximizing value for shareholders.
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Alana Semuels, TIME, 28 Apr. 2024
The deal is an all-stock transaction; both companies have the same shareholder, the U.S. private equity fund KKR whose stake in Mediawan will still be below 50%, according to a source close to the company.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2024
The investment puts Elliott among Anglo American’s 10 biggest shareholders, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
—Crystal Tse, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2024
For now, shareholders are giving both companies leeway.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
This was in large part because shareholders — many of whom are likely retail investors — traded more on sentiment, rather than actual business performance, Rekenthaler said.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders rose 8.4 percent to $1.1 billion, or $7.75 per share, compared with $6.65 in earnings per share in the first quarter of 2023.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit As You Sow, for instance, works with shareholders to advocate for climate action.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
That has left Chinese car manufacturer Geely as the majority shareholder in Polestar, owning a 24% stake according to recent SEC filings, marking a significant breakaway from its original home of Sweden.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
Alana Semuels, TIME, 28 Apr. 2024
The deal is an all-stock transaction; both companies have the same shareholder, the U.S. private equity fund KKR whose stake in Mediawan will still be below 50%, according to a source close to the company.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2024
The investment puts Elliott among Anglo American’s 10 biggest shareholders, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
—Crystal Tse, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2024
For now, shareholders are giving both companies leeway.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
This was in large part because shareholders — many of whom are likely retail investors — traded more on sentiment, rather than actual business performance, Rekenthaler said.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
Net income attributable to Charter shareholders rose 8.4 percent to $1.1 billion, or $7.75 per share, compared with $6.65 in earnings per share in the first quarter of 2023.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit As You Sow, for instance, works with shareholders to advocate for climate action.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
That has left Chinese car manufacturer Geely as the majority shareholder in Polestar, owning a 24% stake according to recent SEC filings, marking a significant breakaway from its original home of Sweden.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
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shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər
: one that owns or holds a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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