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Block votingDescribes a group of shareholders banding together to vote their shares in a single block.Block voting Similar MatchesStatutory votingStatutory votingThe standard rule in most corporations that there is one vote per share in elections of the board of directors. Voting certificateVoting certificateCertificates issued by a voting trust to stockholders in exchange for their common stock, which represent all the rights of common stock except voting rights. Unequal VotingUnequal VotingThese provisions limit the voting rights of some shareholders and expand those of others. Under time-phased voting, shareholders who have held the stock for a given period of time are given more votes per share than recent purchases. Another variety is the substantial shareholder provision, which limits the voting power of shareholders who have exceeded a certain threshold of ownership. Voting stockVoting stockThe shares in a corporation that entitle the shareholder to vote. Voting rightsVoting rightsThe right to vote on matters that are put to a vote of security holders. For example the right to vote for directors. Further SuggestionsMultiple Votingvoting right Contingent Voting Power Majority voting Voting trust certificate voting stock Voting Instruction Card |
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