Vähemmistöosakkaiden

Vähemmistöosakkaat refers to minority shareholders in Finnish company law. These are shareholders who hold a small proportion of the total shares in a company and thus have limited voting power. Despite their limited voting rights, Finnish law provides certain protections for vähemmistöosakkaat to prevent their interests from being unfairly disregarded by the majority shareholders.

These protections often include rights to information, such as access to company accounts and meeting minutes. Vähemmistöosakkaat may also have the right to demand certain actions from the company or its management, and in specific circumstances, they can initiate legal proceedings to protect their rights. For instance, if a majority shareholder's actions are deemed to be detrimental to the minority shareholders or oppressive, the vähemmistöosakkaat can seek legal recourse.

The concept of vähemmistöosakkaiden protection is rooted in the principle of fair treatment of all shareholders. While majority shareholders typically control the company's strategic decisions, the law aims to ensure that this control is not exercised in a manner that unfairly prejudices those who hold a smaller stake. The specific rights and protections can vary depending on the type of company and the provisions within its articles of association.