shareholder value

noun

The prioritization of the value of a shareholder's equity above other business objectives.

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Meanings

nounshareholder value (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebusinessThe prioritization of the value of a shareholder's equity above other business objectives.

    This is my kind of transaction, uniting two world-class organisations and delivering shareholder value. I'm excited by the opportunities for what this new combined organisation will achieve.

    2015 March 25, Warren Buffett, quotee, “Kraft shares soar on Heinz merger”, in BBC News

    Synonyms: SV

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe prioritization of the value of a shareholder's equity above other business objectives.

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Translations

French valeur actionnariale
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Polish shareholder value
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APA

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