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Similar to common stock.  
Similar to common stock.  
   
   
By far the most common form of equity shareholding.   
By far the most widespread form of equity shareholding.   
 


Ordinary shares are the last to be paid out in a liquidation.  
Ordinary shares are the last to be paid out in a liquidation.  
   
   
Normal rights include the right to receive a dividend and to vote at meetings.
Rights of ordinary shareholders generally include the right to receive a dividend and to vote at meetings.





Revision as of 07:46, 1 August 2016

Units of equity which have no special rights or powers.

Similar to common stock.

By far the most widespread form of equity shareholding.


Ordinary shares are the last to be paid out in a liquidation.

Rights of ordinary shareholders generally include the right to receive a dividend and to vote at meetings.


See also