How do I find shareholders of a company?

How to find the shareholding pattern of a company?

Go to BSE India website ().
Enter the name of the company whose shareholding pattern you want to find in the search bar.
Scroll down and click on the ‘shareholding pattern’ tab.

Where can I find major shareholders of public companies?

To find out who owns the majority shares of a public company’s stock, use the EDGAR database at SEC.gov (there is a link to it on the SEC’s home page) and search for the company’s proxy statements DEF-14A.

How do I request a shareholders list?

Access for Requesting Shareholders The requesting shareholder must prove to the company that he does own shares and provide an affidavit or similar document describing what he is proposing in the solicitation or mailing.

Do companies have a list of shareholders?

Although investors sometimes ask the SEC for a list of a company’s shareholders, the SEC does not maintain shareholder lists. Under SEC rules, a company must provide shareholders with a process for contacting other shareholders in two limited situations.

How do I get a list of shareholders of a private company?

There is another simple way to view the list of shareholders of the company in the MCA website, which is as follows: Visit the site : and click on the icon ‘MCA 21’ Login by clicking the login option on right side of the page.

What are the types of shareholders?

Shareholders of a company are of two types – common and preferred shareholder. As their name suggests, they are the owners of a company’s common stocks. These individuals enjoy voting rights over matters concerning the company.

Who is a beneficial owner of shares?

If a custodian bank holds shares of a mutual fund, or if a broker holds securities in street name, the true owner is the beneficial owner, although the bank or broker retains the title for safety and convenience.

Is MoA a public document?

The MOA is a document of public record i.e. anyone who wishes to see a company’s MoA can do so under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. MoA also describes the company’s name, the physical address of the registered office, the names of shareholders and the distribution of shares.

What are two main types of shareholders?

Where can I find the shareholder list of a company?

State laws or a company’s charter and by-laws may provide for access to shareholder lists in additional circumstances. To find out how you can obtain more information about a company from the state in which it was incorporated and does business, you can visit the website of the National Association of Secretaries of State .

Who are the stockholders of a corporation?

A corporation is owned by its shareholders, made up of individuals, LLCs, and/or other corporations. Under a corporate business structure, the company exists separately from its shareholders. An S-Corporation, also owned by its shareholders, prohibits stockholders in the form of corporations, non-resident alien shareholders, and partnerships

Where can I find the names of company officers and directors?

If you wish to find out the names of officers or directors of a public company that has filed with the SEC, you can find this information by searching EDGAR, the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System.