A shareholder is a person or entity that owns a portion of a company, usually by purchasing shares of stock. They have a financial stake in the company and have the right to participate in its profits, decisions, and voting rights. Full definition
More than 60 % of shareholders of one major energy company recently voted — against management's recommendation — in favor of the company reporting on its climate progress. (morganstanley.com)
Each company has a major stake in the future of payments, and each has the potential to provide strong returns for shareholders in the coming years. (fool.com)
The company uses the capital infusion to pay off the old debt and fund new acquisitions, which enables the REIT to generate new value for shareholders out of a mature asset. (realtormag.realtor.org)