common shares

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He holds special shares with 10 times the voting power of common shares that put him in control of the company’s board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Class B common shares will command 88.5% of investors’ voting power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Convertible preferred stock is a senior form of equity that is exchangeable for the company’s common shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mandatory convertible preferred can be less dilutive to issuers than common shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Well, at least the common shares of the concern had skyrocketed following the victory.

From Mercenary by Birmingham, Lloyd