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Meta employs a dual-class share structure in which Class A shares carry 1 vote per share, while Class B shares held by Zuckerberg carry 10 votes per share.
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7/6/2026
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Zuckerberg vs. Whistleblowers: A Deep Dive into Meta's Transparency Crisis
hackernewshackernews7/5/2026
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