Meaning of the word shareholders in English

What does shareholders mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shareholders

US /ˈʃɛrˌhoʊl.dər/
UK /ˈʃeəˌhəʊl.dər/

Noun

an owner of shares in a company or business

Example:
The company's annual meeting is where shareholders vote on important decisions.
Dividends are paid out to shareholders based on the company's profits.