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Glossary · PSX term

Minority shareholder.

A minority shareholder owns a small, non-controlling stake in a company.

Definition

Minority holders cannot control company decisions but are protected by SECP rules on disclosure, related-party dealings, and fair treatment. Their interests can diverge from those of a controlling owner.

Worked example

A retail investor owning a few thousand shares of a family-controlled company is a minority shareholder.

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Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

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