stockholders
nounUK /ˈstɒkˌhəʊldəz/
US /ˈstɑːkˌhoʊldərz/
Stockholders are people who own a small piece of a company.
The stockholders voted to choose a new leader for the company.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who own shares in a business and may get part of its profits.
Many stockholders received money when the company did well.
3. People who have a stake or interest in how something turns out.
The stockholders of the project wanted it to succeed.
4. People listed as owners of record in a company's books.
The clerk mailed the reports to all stockholders.