controlling stake
[kənˈtroʊlɪŋ steɪk]
nounpl: controlling stakes
participação acionária controladora
1. A shareholding in a company that is large enough to give the holder the power to control the company's management and major decisions, typically more than 50% of voting shares
The investment firm acquired a controlling stake in the technology company, giving them the authority to appoint the board of directors.
A empresa de investimento adquiriu uma participação acionária controladora na empresa de tecnologia, dando-lhes autoridade para indicar os membros do conselho de administração.
2. Ownership of enough shares to exercise decisive influence over corporate decisions and strategy
With a controlling stake of 65%, the founder maintained full operational control despite external investors.
Com uma participação controladora de 65%, o fundador manteve controle operacional total apesar dos investidores externos.
In Brazil, the concept of 'participação acionária controladora' is fundamental in corporate law and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) discussions. Brazilian corporate governance rules, influenced by CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários), require disclosure of controlling stakes. In the USA, acquiring a controlling stake is a common strategy for private equity firms and larger corporations seeking to gain operational control. The threshold definition varies by jurisdiction but typically represents >50% voting rights.
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