Stockholder

/ˈstɑːkhəʊldər/

noun

A person or organization that owns shares in a company.

As a stockholder, he has a vested interest in the company's performance.

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Stockholders have rights to company information and may influence decisions.

Stockholders receive annual reports before the stockholder meeting.

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As part-owners, stockholders might get dividends when the company profits.

This year, stockholders saw higher dividends due to increased earnings.

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Stockholders can vote on major company decisions, usually one vote per share.

Stockholders voted on the merger at the annual stockholder meeting.

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