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COMPANY SHAREHOLDINGS Definition & Legal Meaning

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The legal power that stock holders have in relation to the amount of shares they own. You must have 15% or more to have legal rights. 50% or more allows you to fire the current director. 75% or more allows you to change the articles and company name. 100%

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