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controlling interest

 

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Noun controlling interest has 1 sense
  1. controlling interest - ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares
    --1 is a kind of
    interest, stake

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Controlling Interest


Definition: Controlling interest refers to the ownership of a majority of the voting shares in a company, allowing the holder to exert significant influence over the operations and decision-making processes.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Ownership of the majority of voting shares in a company

Usages:

  1. Investment: Owning a controlling interest in a company can provide the holder with significant control over its direction and decision-making processes.
  2. Corporate Takeovers: Acquiring a controlling interest in a target company is often sought after to gain control and influence over its operations.

Example Sentences:

  • 1. Sarah's purchase of 51% of the voting shares gave her a controlling interest in the company.
  • 2. The investor offered a premium price to acquire a controlling interest in the struggling firm.
  • 3. The board of directors were concerned about losing their controlling interest due to a hostile takeover bid.

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