Dual-Class Ownership

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Definition: Dual-Class Ownership

Dual-Class Ownership
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An equity share distribution that involves issuing different classes of shares to different investors. It is often used by the management or founders of a company in order to retain control after a private company goes public. Under dual-class ownership, the management assigns more voting rights to Class B Shares, allowing management to sell a larger amount of stock while retaining a larger portion of voting rights.

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Definitions for Dual-Class Ownership are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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