controlling interest
noun
: sufficient stock ownership in a corporation to exert control over policy
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The sports bankers told CNBC that people who are wealthy but don't have the super wealth to buy a controlling stake are willing to purchase a small minority stake at an amount that would buy a controlling interest in another league.
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This appointment follows the recent sale of controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who assumed the roles of co-chairmen in June 2025.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
UChicago Medicine previously acquired a controlling interest in four AdventHealth hospitals in west suburban Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale and La Grange.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
In July 2024, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders controlling interests in the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This appointment follows the recent sale of controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who assumed the roles of co-chairmen in June 2025.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
UChicago Medicine previously acquired a controlling interest in four AdventHealth hospitals in west suburban Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale and La Grange.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
In July 2024, Belk unloaded more than $950 million in debt and gave some lenders controlling interests in the company.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Controlling interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controlling%20interest. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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