M&A Foundations · glossary

Control (50% / 75%)

Ownership that gives power over a company. More than 50% of the votes passes ordinary resolutions, such as appointing directors. 75% passes special resolutions, such as changing the articles, so a holder of more than 25% can block them. Chapter 3

Explained in Chapter 3, Deal Types and Structures, of M&A Foundations.

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