controlling interest
noun
: sufficient stock ownership in a corporation to exert control over policy
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Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse, by way of his ex-wife, Martha (Diane Lane), and teenage son.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
But Comcast wanted controlling interest and the talks stalled.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Ross rejects bid to sell NFL team, stadium, other properties: USA Today broke the news that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had turned down a $10 billion offer for controlling interest in the NFL team, Hard Rock Stadium and related properties including the annual Formula One race.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported the sides were moving toward a deal that would see Skydance acquire Redstone’s holding company National Amusements Inc., which holds her controlling interest in Paramount Global.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
But Comcast wanted controlling interest and the talks stalled.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Ross rejects bid to sell NFL team, stadium, other properties: USA Today broke the news that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had turned down a $10 billion offer for controlling interest in the NFL team, Hard Rock Stadium and related properties including the annual Formula One race.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported the sides were moving toward a deal that would see Skydance acquire Redstone’s holding company National Amusements Inc., which holds her controlling interest in Paramount Global.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Controlling interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controlling%20interest. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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