Definitions Flashcards
Debentures
are debt instruments issued by a cooperation or government to raise funds. .
prospectus
A prospectus is defined as a legal document describing a company’s securities that have been put on sale.
Certificate of incorporation
is a legal document filed with relevant government authority to create a cooperation
Certificate of trading
A certificate of trading is a document that completion of trade or transaction between two parties .
merges
A combination of two things especially companies into one.
Shares
Shares are units of stocks issued by a coorporation
Dividends
Dividends are rewards paid by the shareholder for there investments from the companies equity.
Equity
Equity in business means the value of ownership in a company or asset after all debts have been paid. It represents what the owners or shareholders would receive if everything the company owns were sold and all its debts were settled.
Liquidate
liquidate means to sell off all assets, typically to pay off debts or close down the company. It involves converting assets into cash by selling them, often at a discounted price, to settle financial obligations. After liquidation, the business ceases to exist, and any remaining funds are distributed among creditors or shareholders.
Common stock
common stock represents ownership in a company. When you buy common stock, you become a part-owner of the company and may receive dividends and have the right to vote on certain company matters.
Prefferred stock
Preferred stock is a type of investment in a company that typically pays fixed dividends to shareholders before common stockholders receive any dividends. Preferred stockholders usually do not have voting rights but have priority over common stockholders in receiving dividends and assets if the company is liquidated.
Prospectus
A prospectus is a document that provides information about a company and its securities, such as stocks or bonds, that are being offered for sale to potential investors. It typically includes details about the company’s operations, financial performance, risks, and objectives.
Economic of Scale
Economies of scale are cost advantages that can occur when a company increases their scale of production and becomes more efficient, resulting in a decreased cost-per-unit.