shareholder

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'shareholder' is an individual or institution that owns shares or stock in a corporation. They are essentially part owners of the company and may have voting rights on business decisions.

Examples in Different Contexts

Shareholders often pay close attention to quarterly financial reports to assess the health and prospects of the companies they have invested in.

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The board is considering a significant major strategic adjustment. How do we think the shareholders would respond?

Response:

We should communicate and take feedback from our shareholders before making any strategic adjustments.

Law

Scenario:

The new regulations will have implications for our company. We should consider sharing this information with our stakeholders.

Response:

I agree, it’s essential to keep our shareholders informed about the effects of new regulations on our company.