holder of record
Definition
The name of an individual or entity that an issuer carries in its records as the registered holder (not necessarily the beneficial owner) of the issuer's securities. Dividends and other distributions are paid only to holders of record. also called shareholder of record or holder of record or owner of record.
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owner of record, stockholder of record
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