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ADR Definition

ADR (ā′dē′är)

noun pl. ADRs

American Depositary Receipt

ADR Finance Definition
American Depository Receipts, sometimes called American Depository Shares. These represent shares of a foreign company that can be purchased in the U.S., with transactions settled and dividends paid in dollars. When an investor purchases ADR shares, the bank makes a deposit abroad to buy the actual shares of the foreign stock. Companies issuing ADRs have to follow U.S. regulatory and accounting rules.
ADR Law Definition

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ADR Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • procedure: There is a lot of guidance on adr procedures.

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