Minority Interest

Full Consolidation
Full consolidation is a method in which 100% of each item of all subsidiary undertakings is incorporated into the consolidated financial statements of a group, even when the parent company does not own 100% of a subsidiary.
Minority Discount
A minority discount is a reduction from the market value of an asset due to the lack of control associated with a minority interest in a business. It reflects the diminished ability of minority interest owners to influence or direct business operations.
Minority Interest (Non-Controlling Interest)
Minority interest, also known as non-controlling interest, represents the shareholding of individual shareholders in a company where more than 50% is owned by a holding company. These shareholders are entitled to profits in the form of dividends but do not have significant influence over company policies.
Non-Controlling Interest (NCI)
Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) is a term in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) used to describe the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent company.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary
A wholly owned subsidiary is a company whose entire stock is owned by another company, known as the parent company or holding company. This structure provides the parent company with complete control over the subsidiary.

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