Stocks can be used as collateral for loans from banks and other lenders. Ownership in a corporation is represented by shares of capital stock, which are divided into fractional units. A stock certificate shows key ownership details like the company name, number of shares, owner's name, and authorized signatures. Stock ownership can be transferred freely through the sale of shares without approval of other shareholders. There are two main classes of stock: common stock represents the equity investment, while preferred stock carries limited dividends and preferences over common stock.
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Shares of Stocks As Collateral
Stocks can be used as collateral for loans from banks and other lenders. Ownership in a corporation is represented by shares of capital stock, which are divided into fractional units. A stock certificate shows key ownership details like the company name, number of shares, owner's name, and authorized signatures. Stock ownership can be transferred freely through the sale of shares without approval of other shareholders. There are two main classes of stock: common stock represents the equity investment, while preferred stock carries limited dividends and preferences over common stock.
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Shares of Stocks as Collateral
Shares of Stocks are used as collaterals to secure
loans from the banks and other financing institutions. Capital Stock Ownership in a corporation is represented by its capital stock. The capital stock is divided into fractional units for convenience in transferring ownership and distributing profits in the form of dividends. Stock Certificates A stock certificate customarily has all the following on its face: a. Name of the company; b. State of incorporation; c. “Par value”, if par value stock; or “no-par value” if no par stock; d. Statement that the stock is “fully paid and non-assessable; e. Serial number; f. Number of shares; g. Name of the owner; and h. Names of officers and others authorized to sign for the company. Ownership Evidenced by Transferable Shares The used of freely Transferable Shares permits a stockholder to buy, sell, or disposed of his interest in a corporation without approval of other stockholders or of the corporation. The two principal classes of capital stock are: common and preferred Common stock. Which represents the owners’ equity investment in corporate businesses, is the basis and largest source of permanent financing. Preferred stock. In contrast with common stock, generally carries a limited dividend, specified either as a percentage of par value or as fixed number of pesos per year. Preferred stock is a stock which entitles the holder to some preference over some other class or classes of stockholders. The preferences may be given to preferred stock are:
a. Priority in the distribution of dividends,
and/or b. Priority in the distribution of corporate assets in case of liquidation. Redeemable Preferred Stock Is a stock which may be called or redeemed by the corporation, usually in an amount exceeding par or original issuance price. Convertible Preferred Stock May be exchanged for some other security of the corporation at the option of the holder. Par vs. Non-Par Value Stock Both preferred and common stock may be par value or non-par value stock, except that if the stock is preferred as to assets in liquidating, it must have a par value. Par Value Capital Stock Is a stock which has an assigned nominal value per share appearing on the certificate of stock. The par value establishes the minimum amount that must be paid by each stockholder for the share of stock. Book Value Per Share Book Value Defined. The term “book value per share of stock” refers to the amount of stockholders equity applicable to each share of outstanding capital stock, as reflected in the accounting records or related financial statements at the date such value is determined. Underlying Assumptions. The computation of book value per share is based on the assumption that the business is liquidated on the date book value is determined, and the assets are realized at the amounts appearing in the accounting records ( or financial statements ) on that date without any loss or gain to the corporation. Uses of Book Value Per Share 1. To guide an investor in comparing the value of one stock against another in establishing the trend of market of stock. 2. If the stock is not quoted in the open market, to serve as an index of the value of the stock. 3. To indicate increases or decreases in stockholders’ equity per share of stock over a period of