Issued share capital
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The issued share capital of a company is the total nominal value of the shares
of a company which have been issued to shareholders and which remain outstanding (ie. have not been redeemed or repurchased to be held in treasury
). These shares, along with the share premium account, represent the capital invested by the shareholders in the company. The issued share capital may be less than the authorised share capital, the latter being the total value of the shares that are available for issue by the company.
Stock
The capital stock of a business entity represents the original capital paid into or invested in the business by its founders. It serves as a security for the creditors of a business since it cannot be withdrawn to the detriment of the creditors...
of a company which have been issued to shareholders and which remain outstanding (ie. have not been redeemed or repurchased to be held in treasury
Treasury stock
A treasury stock or reacquired stock is stock which is bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market ....
). These shares, along with the share premium account, represent the capital invested by the shareholders in the company. The issued share capital may be less than the authorised share capital, the latter being the total value of the shares that are available for issue by the company.
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- Detailed break down from Companies HouseCompanies HouseCompanies House is the United Kingdom Registrar of Companies and is an Executive Agency of the United Kingdom Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills . All forms of companies are incorporated and registered with Companies House and file specific details as required by the...