Controlling interest

A controlling interest is having a big interest or ownership in a company or corporation. It usually includes enough voting power. Having the majority of voting shares (usually over 50%) means having a controlling interest.

A 2019 study published in the Virginia Law Review said dual-class stock structures, common to newly public technology companies, creates governance risks and costs. Including the potential loss of economic value for non-voting shares held by public investors.

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