controlling interest
noun
: sufficient stock ownership in a corporation to exert control over policy
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Russia, after all, has long wielded controlling interest over Armenian politics, complete with a long-term military presence on Armenian soil.
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Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Voltage Pictures acquired the title as part of its deal with The Exchange, after acquiring a controlling interest in the international sales and finance company.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
In August 2024, the Orange County Register reported GSF sold a controlling interest to Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity investment firm based in New York City, while still being managed and operated out of Irvine.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, which includes proceeds from the sale of a controlling interest in the joint venture to Boyu as well as the value of Starbucks retained interest in the venture.
—CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Voltage Pictures acquired the title as part of its deal with The Exchange, after acquiring a controlling interest in the international sales and finance company.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
In August 2024, the Orange County Register reported GSF sold a controlling interest to Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity investment firm based in New York City, while still being managed and operated out of Irvine.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, which includes proceeds from the sale of a controlling interest in the joint venture to Boyu as well as the value of Starbucks retained interest in the venture.
—CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Controlling interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controlling%20interest. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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