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A share represents an ownership interest in a legal entity such as an NV or BV. It confers on the shareholder an entitlement to dividends and voting rights at the general meeting, while also limiting the extent of the shareholder’s liability to the nominal value.

In practice, shares play a central role in capital increases, mergers, acquisitions and shareholder disputes. Lawyers routinely assess the validity of the issue, transfer or pledge of shares by reference to the articles of association and applicable law.