noun
controlling stock; majority shares
Financial term for shares that give the holder control over a company, typically a majority stake.
その投資家は会社の支配株を取得した。
The investor acquired a controlling stake in the company.
支配株を持つことで、経営方針に影響を与えられる。
By holding majority shares, one can influence management policy.
Specifically refers to shares exceeding 50%, while 支配株 emphasizes the control aspect.
Compound of 支配 (control) and 株 (stock, share).