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Voting rightsThe right to vote on matters that are put to a vote of security holders. For example the right to vote for directors.Voting rights Similar MatchesContingent Voting PowerContingent Voting PowerEnables preferred stockholders to vote when the company fails to satisfy the agreement between itself and the preferred stockholders. 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 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. Voting stockVoting stockIn the US, voting stock, typically common stock, which confers on the owner the right to vote on election of directors and other corporate matters. Further Suggestionsvoting rightVoting trust certificate Majority voting Block voting Statutory voting Multiple Voting Voting Instruction Card |
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