Shareholding
(noun)
- The act or state of holding shares in a company.
- The number of shares held by an individual or organization in a company.
Origin:
The word "shareholding" is derived from the words "share" and "holding" which refers to ownership of shares or stocks in a company.
Examples:
- The company's shareholding structure is complex, with multiple large investors holding significant stakes.
- He increased his shareholding in the company from 5% to 10%.
- The company's shareholding is widely dispersed, with no single investor holding more than 5% of the shares.
- The government has set a maximum limit of 15% for shareholding in the company.
- The company's shareholding is mainly held by the founders and their family members.