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What are equities?
Equities are shares of ownership in a limited liability company. They are owned by shareholders who have certain rights that come with the shares. A company can issue equities (shares) to raise capital from new shareholders who will invest in the company and get to exercise certain rights in return. To put it simply, when you buy shares in a company, you become one of its shareholders.
As the owner of listed shares, you have certain rights. It is a good idea to visit the company’s website regularly and check announcements and notices intended for investors. For the companies you own shares in, Nordea publishes information such as the dates of general meetings in Nordea Mobile and Netbank. Open the Invest tab and scroll down until you see “Company events”.
Shareholders’ rights also include the right to receive dividends and the right to participate and vote in general meetings. In addition, shareholders have the right to make proposals concerning matters on the agenda of the general meeting. The number of votes a shareholder is entitled to may vary depending on the type of share they hold if so provided by the Articles of Association. As a shareholder, you can also influence the company’s business by taking part in its general meetings.
Please note that general meetings – including registration, participation and voting – may differ from country to country. In some cases, there may also be separate fees related to company events or attending meetings. In particular, attending general meetings of foreign companies may differ significantly from attending the meetings of Finnish companies. This may be due, for example, to the geographical location, how the general meeting is organised or other factors. As an investor, it is important to find out how you can take part in the general meetings of the companies you hold shares in, follow company announcements and understand any restrictions that may apply to foreign shareholders.
