But a stock manager at another major institutional holder, who asked not to be identified by name, said that he was sympathetic to Texaco management.

For example, they were major holders of Amazon.com, a stock many value investors would not even consider.

"The Japanese have become major holders of property in our leading cities."

Just as a holder, major or minor, was the final authority on his property, so Crenden was obeyed by his kin.

A holder, major or minor, could withhold shelter from travelers even if the leading edge of Fall was close.

Along the way he accumulated real estate, becoming a major holder in the southern part of Seoul, which later boomed, and on Cheju, a resort island.

Its major holder of unsold shares has begun to benefit from the stronger rental market.

Paine Webber Inc., the investment firm, is another major holder, with 18 percent.

Citigroup is a major holder in the company's Holland Balanced Fund.

Name the current four major holders and the guys they beat to win their trophy.