Issued Capital

/ˈɪʃuːd ˈkæpɪtl/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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