Issued Shares
/ˈɪʃuːd ʃɛərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The total number of shares a corporation has allocated and sold to shareholders, representing ownership in the company.
The company's issued shares determine the voting power each shareholder holds.
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- issued shares
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Commentary
Issued shares reflect equity ownership transferred to shareholders and exclude shares not yet allotted; drafting often distinguishes issued from authorized and outstanding shares for clarity.
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