minority stakenoun [ C, usually singular ]
ukusalso minority shareholding FINANCE, STOCK MARKETa company’s shares that belong to a shareholder other than the controlling shareholder:
a minority stake in sth The deal gives the technology giant a minority stake in the social networking site.
buy/sell/acquire a minority stake With the money he made, Buckner acquired a minority stake in seven different companies.
have/hold/own a minority stake She owns a minority stake in both teams.
keep/retain/take a minority stake Goldman Sachs decided to retain its minority stake.
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