shareholderfriendly
Shareholderfriendly refers to policies, strategies, and corporate governance practices that prioritize maximizing value for shareholders. It describes a stance or culture within a company that aims to enhance shareholder wealth, typically through returns to investors, efficient capital allocation, and measures that improve stock performance. The term is often used in discussions of corporate governance to distinguish approaches focused on shareholder value from those emphasizing broader stakeholder considerations.
Common mechanisms associated with a shareholderfriendly posture include returning capital to investors through dividends and share
Critics argue that a singular emphasis on shareholder value can foster short-termism, increase financial risk, and