die Mehrheitsbeteiligung
Translation
majority stake, majority shareholding, controlling interest
Examples
Die Firma erwarb eine Mehrheitsbeteiligung.
The company acquired a majority stake.
Er hält die Mehrheitsbeteiligung an dem Unternehmen.
He holds the controlling interest in the company.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to acquire a majority stake in ((sth.)) The company acquired a majority stake in its rival.
((sth.)) to hold a majority stake in ((sth.)) He holds a majority stake in the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kontrollmehrheit (controlling majority), Mehrheitsanteil (majority share); Antonyms: Minderheitsbeteiligung (minority stake)
Etymology
From 'Mehrheit' (majority) + 's' (linking element) + 'Beteiligung' (participation, stake). Literally 'majority participation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Mehrheit' (majority) + 'Beteiligung' (participation/stake). It's a stake that gives you the majority control.