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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In ss. 180.0740 to 180.0747:
(1) “Beneficial owner” means a person whose shares are held in a voting trust or held by a nominee on the person's behalf.
(2) “Derivative proceeding” means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or, to the extent provided in ss. 180.0743 and 180.0745 to 180.0747, in the right of a foreign corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Corporations (Ch. 180 to 188) § 180.0740. Definitions applicable to ss. 180.0740 to 180.0747 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/corporations-ch-180-to-188/wi-st-180-0740/
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