treasury stock

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasury stock¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

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

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

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"It represents as much value as treasury stock or any other stock," retorted Mr. Wallingford.

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Something more than half of the nominal capitalisation has been reserved as 'treasury stock.'

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All the treasury stock would have to be quickly disposed of, or a reorganization would have to be effected.

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