majority interest
Over half ownership
A majority interest is ownership of more than half of a company's shares or voting rights, giving the holder controlling power over business decisions.
The majority interest can block any action requiring shareholder approval and typically elects the board of directors.
The founder retained a majority interest after the IPO.
Distinguished from a minority interest, which owns less than half.
- ownershipLegal right of possession
- shareholdersOwners of company stock
- shareholder voteOwners decide company matters
- voting powerElectoral influence strength
- voting blocAligned electoral faction
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