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

When news broke that Walter would take controlling interest of the Lakers from the Buss family at a valuation of $10 billion, we reached out to Magic Johnson about his thoughts on the matter.

From Los Angeles Times

The letters also requested to know what measures they had taken to deal with any possible conflict of interest involving Musk, who has majority stakes or controlling interests in the companies.

From Los Angeles Times

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