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Shares, shareholders & voting · Core

Share register

Also called: register of members, stock ledger

ELI5

The official record of a company's registered shareholders and holdings.

Used in conversation

“Attach the latest share register to the decision pack before the meeting.”

Pitch context

You will see “Share register” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches shares, shareholders & voting.

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Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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