shareholder
Significado: A person who owns shares in a company
A shareholder (also called stockholder) is someone who owns part of a company through purchasing shares. Shareholders typically have voting rights on company decisions and may receive dividends when the company makes profits. Major shareholders can influence company policy, while small shareholders have proportionally less power.
Ejemplos
- As a shareholder, you're entitled to vote at the annual general meeting. 作为股东,您有权在年度股东大会上投票。Como accionista, tienes derecho a votar en la junta general anual.株主として、年次株主総会で投票する権利があります。주주로서 연례 주주총회에서 투표할 권리가 있습니다.
- The company announced increased dividends for its shareholders. 该公司宣布增加股东的股息。La empresa anunció mayores dividendos para sus accionistas.会社は株主への配当増加を発表しました。회사는 주주들에 대한 배당금 인상을 발표했습니다.
- Major shareholders expressed concern about the proposed merger. 主要股东对拟议的合并表示担忧。Los principales accionistas expresaron preocupación sobre la fusión propuesta.主要株主は提案された合併について懸念を表明しました。주요 주주들은 제안된 합병에 대해 우려를 표명했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Compound of 'share' + 'holder'. 'Share' comes from Old English 'scearu' meaning 'a cutting, division', from Proto-Germanic 'skæro'. The financial sense of 'a portion of ownership' appeared in the 17th century with joint-stock companies.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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