Windfall Shares

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Definition: Windfall Shares


Windfall Shares

Quick Summary of Windfall Shares


Windfall shares are free shares issued to qualifying members of building societies or mutual life assurance companies. The member usually has the choice of whether to take the shares or a cash lump sum.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Windfall 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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