TERMIUM Plus®

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LEGENDED STOCK [2 records]

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Record 1 1991-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
CONT

There are many situations in which business owners may want to sell, transfer, or give away common stock. However, the possibility of future irritation from minority stockholders suggests that owners must protect themselves by issuing restricted letter stock rather than the stock certificate. Restricted letter stock is a legended stock certificate with a letter stating that the recipient has no intention of selling the shares or giving them away. A sample of the typical legend phrasing is provided.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
OBS

The term "stock" is often used in a plural sense and, in such cases, is best translated by a plural in French.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse

Spanish

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