Issued Capital
/ˈɪʃuːd ˈkæpɪtl/
Definitions
- (n.) The total nominal value of shares that a company has allotted to shareholders at any given time.
The company's issued capital increased after the new shares were allocated to investors.
Forms
- issued capital
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Commentary
Issued capital specifically refers to shares that have been allocated, distinguishing it from authorized capital which is the maximum a company can issue.
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