treasury stock


noun
  1. outstanding shares of stock reacquired and held by the issuing corporation.

Origin of treasury stock

1
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Words Nearby treasury stock

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How to use treasury stock in a sentence

  • Such stock is held in the treasury until it is needed, and is called treasury stock.

  • But one thing: raise the money by the sale of treasury stock to replenish their coffers and carry on the work.

    Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford | George Randolph Chester
  • "It represents as much value as treasury stock or any other stock," retorted Mr. Wallingford.

    Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford | George Randolph Chester
  • Something more than half of the nominal capitalisation has been reserved as 'treasury stock.'

    The King of Arcadia | Francis Lynde
  • All the treasury stock would have to be quickly disposed of, or a reorganization would have to be effected.

    The "Genius" | Theodore Dreiser