majority stake
[məˈdʒɒrɪti steɪk]
nounpl: majority stakes
participação majoritária
1. Ownership of more than 50% of a company's shares or voting rights, giving the holder control over major decisions
The investor acquired a majority stake in the company, allowing her to control the board of directors.
O investidor adquiriu uma participação majoritária na empresa, permitindo-lhe controlar o conselho de administração.
2. The controlling interest in a business enterprise held by a single shareholder or group
After the merger, the corporation held a majority stake in its subsidiary.
Após a fusão, a corporação detinha uma participação majoritária em sua subsidiária.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, acquiring a majority stake represents a significant milestone in business transactions, conferring substantial power over strategic decisions. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in merger and acquisition announcements. Portugal uses the variant 'participação maioritária' in official legal and financial documents, reflecting European Portuguese conventions.
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