Stock Ledger
/ˈstɒk ˈlɛdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal book or electronic record maintained by a corporation listing all stockholders, their shareholdings, and transactions affecting ownership.
The company updated the stock ledger to reflect the recent share transfers.
Forms
- stock ledger
- stock ledgers
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Commentary
The stock ledger serves as the official record of equity ownership and is critical for corporate governance and compliance with securities laws.
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