Issued Share Capital
/ˈɪʃuːd ʃɛər ˈkæpɪtl/
Definitions
- (n.) The total nominal value of shares that a company has issued to shareholders, representing part of the company's equity.
The company's issued share capital increased after the new stock issuance.
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- issued share capital
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Commentary
Often distinguished from authorized share capital, issued share capital reflects the actual shares allotted to investors rather than the maximum allowed.
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