Your premise that holding stock or mutual funds in a firm you have some control.
From the forbes.com
Of all the private companies whose shares are sought after on the secondary markets, Zynga has gone the farthest to impede and control stock sales.
From the businessweek.com
Lefkofsky and his business partner Brad Keywell, along with Mason, control stock with extra voting power as part of Groupon's governance structure.
From the businessweek.com
Many non-native plants have been introduced into new territories, initially as either ornamental plants or for erosion control, stock feed, or forestry.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Malone is trying to unseat Diller at IAC and gain voting control of his stock.
From the denverpost.com
Management control 64% of the stock and everything depends on their attitude.
From the guardian.co.uk
Owning shops gives Vuitton control over levels of stock, presentation and pricing.
From the economist.com
Options let traders control massive amounts of stock with very little upfront cash.
From the usatoday.com
Most were originally planted for stock control before the advent wire.