The most straightforward job of the shareholder is to provide funds. In practice, however, it isnât straightforward at all. Corporations do need capital to invest in growth, but they donât get it in aggregate from shareholders.
Noun. 1. understatement-a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said. statement-a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; according to his statement he was in London on that day.
To say Iâm diligent about checking my account, especially around paydays, is an understatement. And that vigilance has paid off, because this past weekend hackers walked away with roughly $1,800 from my account â and my bank did nothing to alert me or stop it.