GCE Commerce 1989 Question 26

Question 26

Stock Exchange

The power of attorney that transfers to a third party the shareholders right to vote is called

  1. A.warrant
  2. B.shareholder's benefit
  3. C.proxy
  4. D.bond
  5. E.rights issue
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (proxy)

Explanation

A proxy is a person (or the form) authorised to vote at a meeting on behalf of a shareholder.