CEFR B2

shareholders

noun

Meaning

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. They are the owners of the company.

The company announced its quarterly earnings, and the shareholders were pleased with the results.
Many institutional investors act as shareholders in major corporations.

Synonyms: stockholder, owner, investor, stakeholder

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldərz/

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. They are the owners of the company.

The company announced its quarterly earnings, and the shareholders were pleased with the results.
Many institutional investors act as shareholders in major corporations.
Shareholders have the right to vote on certain company decisions at the annual general meeting.

shareholder meeting (collocation): A gathering of a company's shareholders. — "The annual shareholder meeting will be held next month."
shareholder rights (collocation): The legal entitlements of those who own shares in a company. — "Understanding shareholder rights is crucial for investors."
shareholder equity (collocation): The value of a company belonging to its shareholders. — "Shareholder equity increased significantly after the successful product launch."

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