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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
majority stakemajority ownershipcontrolling interestmajority controldominant shareholding
Antonyms / Antônimos
minority stakeminority interestnon-controlling interestpassive investment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
participação acionária controladora
Standard formal term used in corporate and legal contexts
São Paulo
controle acionário
More concise variation commonly used in business and finance sectors
Rio de Janeiro
participação controladora
Abbreviated form used in financial markets and investment contexts
Portugal
participação maioritária
European Portuguese preferred term; 'maioritária' instead of 'controladora'

Related Words

shareholdingequityvoting rightsboard of directorsacquisitionmergerstock ownershipcorporate governance

Related Idioms & Phrases

take control of the company
have the upper hand
call the shots
hold the reins
secure controlling interest
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