Outstanding Shares
/ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ ʃɛərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The total number of a corporation's shares currently issued and held by all its shareholders, excluding treasury shares.
The company's outstanding shares determine its market capitalization.
Forms
- outstanding shares
- outstanding share
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Commentary
Outstanding shares affect voting power and dividend distribution; careful distinction from issued and treasury shares is important for clarity.
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