Shareholders' right

Who are considered shareholders of a company?

• Customers

• Employees

• Individuals or entities that own shares

• Suppliers

Which of the following is NOT a general right of shareholders?

• Right to vote

• Right to receive dividends

• Right to determine salaries of employees

• Right to inspect financial records

What type of right allows shareholders to buy new shares to maintain ownership percentage?

• Voting Rights

• Dividend Rights

• Preemptive Rights

• Exit Rights

Which shareholder type usually has the most influence over company decisions?

• Minority shareholder

• Common shareholder

• Institutional shareholder

• Majority shareholder

What is one limitation of being a minority shareholder?

• Lack of access to financial records

• No dividend entitlement

• Limited influence on decisions

• Inability to vote

Proxy materials include which of the following?

• Dividend cheques

• Ballots and information on voting matters

• Audit reports

• Company job listings

Which of the following best defines shareholder engagement?

• Legal process to buy shares

• Government regulation of companies

• Communication and interaction between company and shareholders

• Internal HR meetings

What is a ‘proxy fight’ in shareholder activism?

• A disagreement over dividend amounts

• Attempt to remove board members through proxy votes

• Dispute between company and auditors

• Conflict between employees and shareholders

Which of the following is a potential negative impact of shareholder activism?

• Improved shareholder returns

• Stronger corporate governance

• Short-term disruption

• Increased long-term planning

What was a key result of shareholder activism at CIMB Group?

• Merger with another bank

• Financial scandal exposure

• Company privatization

• Governance improvements and leadership changes