shareholder vote
Equity owner decision
A shareholder vote is a formal decision made by the owners of a company's stock, typically at annual meetings or special sessions.
Shareholders vote on matters like electing board members, approving mergers, or authorizing executive compensation: The acquisition requires a shareholder vote.
Voting power usually corresponds to the number of shares owned.
- corporate lawLegal practice for companies
- board of directorsGoverning body of organization
- ballotVoting document
- activist investorStockholder seeking corporate change
- hostile takeoverUnwanted corporate buyout attempt
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shareholder voteautocratic rule
Governance by unchecked authority
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