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The number of shares that has been authorized to be issued but not yet sold or distributed. … [Read more...] about SHARES AUTHORIZED

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

A lawsuit that is started by the shareholders. … [Read more...] about SHAREHOLDER ACTION

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

The number of shares that are held by the stockholders. … [Read more...] about SHARES OUTSTANDING