issued capital stock

issued capital stock definition - business

issued capital stock

Capital stock that has been authorized and issued, but that may have been reacquired in part. Issued capital stock reacquired as Treasury stock or stock that has been retired is not included in earnings-per-share calculations. See also outstanding capital stock.

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