Pääomistajat

Pääomistajat, or shareholders, are individuals or entities that own shares in a company. These shares represent a portion of the company's ownership and are typically issued by the company's board of directors. Shareholders have the right to vote on important company decisions, such as electing the board of directors and approving major financial transactions. They also have the right to receive dividends, which are distributions of a company's profits to its shareholders. The number of shares a shareholder owns can vary widely, from a single share to millions of shares. Shareholders can be categorized into different types based on their level of involvement and the type of shares they own. Institutional shareholders, for example, are large entities like pension funds or mutual funds that hold significant amounts of a company's shares. Retail shareholders, on the other hand, are individual investors who buy shares directly from the company or through a broker. Shareholders play a crucial role in a company's governance and decision-making processes, as their votes and decisions can significantly impact the company's direction and performance.