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A debt instrument that can be converted into other securities, such a preferred stock, under certain conditions.
This entry is filed under A - D, Types of Securities
A debt instrument that can be converted into other securities, such a preferred stock, under certain conditions.
This entry is filed under A - D, Types of Securities
Stock in a company that entitled the holder to a share in the company's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections.
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Stock in a company that entitled the holder to a share in the company's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections.
This entry is filed under A - D, Types of Securities
A term defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission to refer to investors who are financially sophisticated and have a reduced need for the protection provided by mandated disclosures that are produced when a securities offering is registered with the SEC. Accredited investors typically have individual income of more than $200,000 per year ($300,000 with their spouse), or have a net worth of over $1 million excluding home value. Accredited investors also include the general partners,…
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A term defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission to refer to investors who are financially sophisticated and have a reduced need for the protection provided by mandated disclosures that are produced when a securities offering is registered with the SEC. Accredited investors typically have individual income of more than $200,000 per year ($300,000 with their spouse), or have a net worth of over $1 million excluding home value. Accredited investors also include the general partners,…
This entry is filed under A - D, Types of Investors
State regulations that cover the offering and sale of securities within state boundaries. The term comes from a 1917 Supreme Court decision in which Justice Joseph McKenna wrote that he wished to protect investors from securities with "no more basis than so many feet of blue sky."
State regulations that cover the offering and sale of securities within state boundaries. The term comes from a 1917 Supreme Court decision in which Justice Joseph McKenna wrote that he wished to protect investors from securities with "no more basis than so many feet of blue sky."
Individuals elected to represent shareholders of a company. Directors establish corporate management related policies and make decisions on major company issues such as the hiring and firing or officers, and dividend payments to shareholders. Directors owe the company the fiduciary duties of care and loyalty. This means that directors must act in the best interests of the company, refrain from self-dealing, and make decisions on an informed basis.
This entry is filed under A - D, Incorporation
Individuals elected to represent shareholders of a company. Directors establish corporate management related policies and make decisions on major company issues such as the hiring and firing or officers, and dividend payments to shareholders. Directors owe the company the fiduciary duties of care and loyalty. This means that directors must act in the best interests of the company, refrain from self-dealing, and make decisions on an informed basis.
This entry is filed under A - D, Incorporation