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controlling interests

controlling interests is the plural of controlling interest.

Meaning of controlling interest

Noun

controlling interest (plural controlling interests)

  1. The ownership by an individual or entity of more than half a company's shares, giving them a voting majority and thus the ability to control decision-making at the company.
    • A buyout is the purchase of a controlling interest in a company.

Questions about controlling interests

What is controlling interests the plural of?
Controlling interests is the plural of controlling interest.

Words near controlling interests in the dictionary

  1. controlleurs
  2. controlling
  3. controlling image
  4. controlling images
  5. controlling interest
  6. controlling interests
  7. controllingly
  8. controllingness
  9. controllings
  10. controlls
  11. controlment

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