majority shareholder

[məˈdʒɒrɪti ˈʃeəhoʊldər]
nounpl: majority shareholders
acionista majoritário
1. A person or entity that owns more than 50% of a company's shares, thereby having controlling interest in the company
The majority shareholder has the power to make major decisions about the company's direction.
O acionista majoritário tem o poder de tomar decisões importantes sobre a direção da empresa.
2. The owner of the largest percentage of voting shares in a corporation
As the majority shareholder, she controls the board of directors.
Como acionista majoritária, ela controla o conselho de administração.
In both Brazilian and American corporate culture, majority shareholders have significant power and influence. In Brazil, the concept is governed by Lei das Sociedades por Ações (Law of Corporations). The majority shareholder often plays a crucial role in strategic decisions, executive appointments, and dividend policies. This position is highly valued in acquisitions and corporate takeovers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
controlling shareholderprincipal shareholdermajor shareholder
Antonyms / Antônimos
minority shareholdercommon shareholder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acionista majoritário
Standard term used in business and legal contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
acionista majoritário
Standard usage in the financial and corporate hub of Brazil
Portugal
acionista maioritário
Portuguese spelling variant using 'maioritário' instead of 'majoritário'
USA
majority shareholder
Common term in American corporate law and business

Related Words

shareholdersharestockvoting rightscontrolling interestboard of directorsequity stake

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold a controlling stake
own a majority interest
hold the keys to the company
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