Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Cap table, ownership & dilution · Working

Security holder

Also called: holder

ELI5

Someone who owns a company security.

Used in conversation

“Notify each security holder before the written consent.”

Definition

A person or entity holding shares, notes, warrants or other securities.

Here “Security holder” means: A person or entity holding shares, notes, warrants or other securities.

Pitch context

You will see “Security holder” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches cap table, ownership & dilution.

Why it matters: In cap table, ownership & dilution, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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