The number of shares that are held by the stockholders. … [Read more...] about SHARES OUTSTANDING
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
Meetings of the shareholders of a corporation for reporting purposes or voting. Elections are usually held at an annual shareholders meetings, frequently accomplished with proxy votes. … [Read more...] about SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
SHAREHOLDER ACTION
A lawsuit that is started by the shareholders. … [Read more...] about SHAREHOLDER ACTION
SHAREHOLDER
A person (which may be a corporation) who owns a portion of a for-profit corporation. Also known as a stockholder; a shareholder has legal rights conferred by state law and are also contained within the bylaws of the corporation and a shareholders agreement if there is one. Rights typically include notification of annual shareholders meetings, ability to elect directors and … [Read more...] about SHAREHOLDER
SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT
A written contract between the company and the shareholder (or potential shareholder) of the company which states the rules and manner in which actions concerning the shares shall be conducted. For example, there may be a right for the company to buy the shares from the shareholder first before they are offered to a third party. See also buy-sell agreement … [Read more...] about SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT