Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Shares, shareholders & voting · Core

Shareholder

Also called: stockholder, member

ELI5

A person or entity recorded or beneficially recognised as owning shares.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe shareholder as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Shareholder” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches shares, shareholders & voting.

Why it matters: In shares, shareholders & voting, 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.

Connected terms

  • StakeholderA shareholder owns equity; a stakeholder is any person or group materially affected by or able to affect the organisation.
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