controlling interest

noun

1. ownership of enough stock in a company to exert control over policy and management.

controlling interest

noun

1. a quantity of shares in a business that is sufficient to ensure control over its direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of controlling interest¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg school, have completed their purchase of a controlling interest in the Angel City Football Club, the team announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually, GB Energy may take a controlling interest in some renewables generation projects.

From BBC

The franchise changed hands with three more ownership groups after that, capped with Meruelo buying controlling interest from hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway five years ago.

From Seattle Times

Two of Seattle’s major craft breweries are now owned by the same company, with the owner of Pike Brewing acquiring a controlling interest in Fremont Brewing.

From Seattle Times

Philadelphia hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway bought controlling interest from that group the next year and the rest of the shares of the team in 2017.

From Seattle Times