For 10 points, identify these common owners of a corporation.
A larger-than-normal quorum of these people for decision-making is required by sections 616 and 706 of New York's BCL, which stipulates that they shall meet annually. People of this type who own "preferred" things are given prior rights over others within the hierarchy of "absolute priority." They are often given "pre-emptive rights" to allow them to maintain their interests at current levels in advance of an (*) IPO. The identities of all of them must be revealed in one of two SEC-mandated disclosures. According to the "Friedman doctrine," some entities' "social responsibility" solely consists of maximizing these people's benefit. These people, who are paid out after creditors in the event of a dissolution, receive dividends and have rights to vote for the board of directors. For 10 points, identify these common owners of a corporation.
A larger-than-normal quorum of these people for decision-making is required by sections 616 and 706 of New York's BCL, which stipulates that they shall meet annually.
shareholders [or stockholders; prompt on stakeholders or investors]