Enemmistöomistusta

Enemmistöomistusta, meaning majority ownership in Finnish, refers to a situation where one entity or individual holds more than 50% of the voting shares or capital in a company. This level of ownership grants the majority shareholder significant control over the company's decisions and operations.

In Finnish corporate law, majority ownership is crucial for determining who can appoint the majority of the board of directors, approve major transactions, and influence strategic direction. For instance, in a limited liability company (osakeyhtiö), the shareholder or shareholders collectively holding over half of the shares typically have the power to make binding decisions at the general meeting of shareholders. This can include appointing or dismissing the CEO and approving the annual financial statements.

The concept of majority ownership is central to understanding corporate governance and control. It distinguishes between controlling interests and minority interests. Minority shareholders, by definition, own less than 50% of the company and thus have limited power to dictate company policy, although they do possess certain rights to protect their investment. The threshold for majority ownership can be a key factor in mergers, acquisitions, and hostile takeovers.