Osaketjuina

Osaketjuina is a Finnish term that translates literally to "chain of shares" or "share chain." It refers to a situation in the stock market where the ownership of a company is structured in a way that creates a series of interlocking holdings, often leading to a controlling interest being held by a party that doesn't directly own a majority of the voting shares. This can occur through a series of parent-subsidiary relationships. For example, company A might own a majority of company B, which in turn owns a majority of company C. By controlling company A, one can effectively control company C, even with a relatively small direct investment in C.

This structure is often employed for various reasons, including consolidating control, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, or for tax planning purposes. However, osaketjuina can also raise concerns about corporate governance and transparency. It can make it difficult for minority shareholders to exert influence and can obscure the ultimate beneficiaries of control. Regulatory bodies in many countries monitor these types of ownership structures to ensure fair market practices and to prevent potential abuses of control. The complexity of osaketjuina can sometimes make it challenging to determine the true economic ownership and control of a company.