Glossary · People and paperwork
Voting Right
In short
A voting right is the power to cast a ballot in decisions affecting a company, typically held by shareholders or partners. It determines who controls the business and its strategic direction.
What it means in a deal
When you acquire a business, especially through a stock purchase, understanding the voting rights associated with the ownership shares is critical. You need to ensure you gain sufficient voting power to control the company's decisions post-acquisition. If there are other shareholders, clarify how voting rights are distributed and what decisions require supermajority approval.
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Defined by CapBench SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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