Letter S
business
Shareholder
An owner of shares (stock) in a corporation, entitled to dividends and voting rights proportional to their ownership stake.
Encyclopedia entry: Shareholder
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shareholder
A shareholder is a person who owns stock in a corporation .
[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team
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