Definition for : Dual class shares

Dual class Shares are ordinary Shares in a company which carry different voting rights. These are Shares issued against the common principle – one Share equals one voting right. Companies can issue Multiple voting shares, subordinate voting Shares, restricted voting Shares and Non-voting shares.

(See Chapter 40 Setting up a company or financing start-ups of the Vernimmen)

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