Definition for : Non-voting shares

Non-voting shares are shares with no voting right attached to them. As compensation for giving up their voting rights holders of non voting shares usually get preferential treatment regarding Dividends (fixed Dividend, increased Dividend compared to ordinary Shareholders). See also Dual class shares.

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

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