owner 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 owners of record. also called stockholder of record or holder of record or shareholder of record.
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