treasury stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of treasury stock
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Ownership in the companies, Berkshire said this week, has reached 8.5% excluding shares of treasury stock.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
If the company decides to issue 90,000 shares to list on over-the-counter public markets, known as “pink sheets,” the remaining 10,000 shares can be considered to be treasury stock.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Apr. 9, 2018
Shares that are not issued form part of the company’s treasury stock.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Apr. 9, 2018
Deripaska, who turned down a series of offers to buy back RUSAL's stake in Norilsk, lost several court cases over the share repurchases, while management voting treasury stock for Potanin.
From Reuters ● Dec. 17, 2012
If to extend the business, or for any other reason, it is necessary to have more money, the treasury stock may be sold to secure the extra capital.
From Business Hints for Men and Women by Calhoun, Alfred Rochefort
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