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treasury stock

American  

noun

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


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

Shares that are not issued form part of the company’s treasury stock.

From Encyclopedia.com • Apr. 9, 2018

The number of shares outstanding will always be equal to shares authorized minus the 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

It is rumored that all the treasury stock of the Rockhaven Granite Company has been subscribed for and that this enterprising corporation is overwhelmed with orders for their excellent product.

From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark

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