Shareholders act by voting at shareholder meetings. Shareholders elect the directors Shareholders are the owners of the corporation. Shareholders invest equity in the corporation and share in the profits and losses through increased or decreased value of their shares or through distribution of dividends Shareholders act by voting at shareholder meetings. Shareholders elect the directors Directors Officers Piercing the Corporate Veil Interference with Shareholder Franchise Shareholders Directors Officers Piercing the Corporate Veil Interference with Shareholder Franchise Corporate Structure