treasury stock
noun
outstanding shares of stock reacquired and held by the issuing corporation.
Origin of treasury stock
1An 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.
Up To Date Business | VariousBut 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 ChesterSomething more than half of the nominal capitalisation has been reserved as 'treasury stock.'
The King of Arcadia | Francis LyndeAll the treasury stock would have to be quickly disposed of, or a reorganization would have to be effected.
The "Genius" | Theodore Dreiser
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