majority stake

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ownership of more than 50% of a company's shares

stakeADJECTIVE + stake

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Examples (10)

  • The acquiring firm purchased a majority stake in the struggling startup.
  • They are currently negotiating to buy a majority stake in the rival company.
  • Holding a majority stake gives the investor significant control over the business.
  • The founder decided to sell his majority stake to secure additional funding.
  • Without a majority stake, our influence on corporate decisions will be limited.
  • The government aims to retain a majority stake in essential public services.
  • A private equity group recently acquired a majority stake in the retail chain.
  • She inherited a majority stake in the family-owned manufacturing company.
  • The board approved the sale of a majority stake to an international consortium.
  • Acquiring a majority stake was a strategic move to enter new markets.