Term: Shareholder
Definition:In terms of corporations, a shareholder is an individual who owns shares (of stock) in a company. Ownership of shares of stock comes with the right to any dividends and voting rights in certain company matters (e.g., board of directors). A shareholder may also be an individual who owns shares in a mutual fund. Both may also be known as stockholders.
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12 - IRS Reasonable Executive Compensation | 1 |
20 - The Basics of Equity Compensation | 2 |
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