outstanding shares
Definition
Number of ordinary shares (common stock) that, after their issue, have been sold to and are being held by shareholders (stockholders). Computation of dividend, and the market capitalization of a publicly traded firm, are based on the number of outstanding shares. In a balance sheet they are shown under the heading issued share capital (in the UK) or capital stock issued & outstanding (in the US).
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