Stock Sale
/ˈstɑk seɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) The sale of all or a controlling portion of a corporation's stock to transfer ownership and control.
The parties negotiated a stock sale to transfer the company’s shares to the buyer.
Forms
- stock sale
- stock sales
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Commentary
A stock sale involves transfer of ownership via shares rather than individual assets, often impacting liabilities and control differently from an asset sale.
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