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shareholder

[shair-hohl-der] / ˈʃɛərˌhoʊl dər /
NOUN
stockholder
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It’s also setting up a water crisis and a “race to the bottom” in shareholder protections.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

London Stadium has asked for advance notice of any planned visits by major shareholder Sullivan - who retains a 38.8% stake in the club - in order to implement additional safety and operational measures.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The London-listed miner said the move would broaden its shareholder base, improve trading liquidity and enhance its flexibility.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Novo Holdings — the drugmaker’s controlling shareholder — came up with an idea in late 2023 to resolve the shortages.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

He became Avant!’s single largest shareholder; he pressed management for changes.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

In a statement on Friday, the firm's board confirmed it had commenced a strategic review to "consider a range of potential options to maximise value for shareholders".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Under the offer from Apollo, EasyJet shareholders will receive £7.15 per share.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The strong earnings enable the commodity company to take a meaningful cut to debt while boosting returns to shareholders, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Tegna disbanded, its shareholders were paid and top Tegna executives exited.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Management was replaced, shareholders badly diluted, and creditors left intact but with some uncertainty.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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