Contingent Shares

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Definition: Contingent Shares

Contingent Shares
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Full Definition of Contingent Shares

Shares of stock that are only issued under certain circumstances. A predetermined set of events must occur before the shares would be issued to investors. Fox example, ACME Corporation issues contingent shares only if the company’s profits remain above $1M.

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Contingent Shares are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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