common shareholders Definition

common shareholders

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Individuals that hold a certain amount of shares of a company and thus have all the rights provided to shareholders. Common shareholders also receive voting rights regarding other company matters such as stock splits and company objectives. Common shareholders may also have preemptive rights.

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