Define: Significant Person

The meaning of “Significant Person” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

  • Significant Person means an important or influential individual in a person's life, often a family member or close friend. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Significant Person means an individual who belongs to the higher management of an entity such as an executive director, operating officer, executive officer or general manager. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Significant Person means any person who beneficially owns more than a certain proportion of the outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Significant Person means any person who holds a senior management or executive position in an organization, or anyone who is a member of the board of directors of an organization. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Significant Person means any holder of a certain amount of outstanding shares of a company's common stock upon exercise. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Genie Definition 1

  • Significant Person means a key, influential individual within an individual's life or an organization's operations.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • The appointment of a new CEO or senior executive
  • Formation of a joint venture
  • Establishing a franchise
  • Hiring a consultant or advisor

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Significant Person means a key, influential individual within an individual's life or an organization's operations