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Conversion Ratio

A provision in a company’s prospectus that spells out the number of common shares a holder of convertible securities will…

Class “A” Shares

A class of common stock (specifically known as classified stock) that enjoys more voting rights than class “B” shares. The…

Class “B” Shares

A class of common stock (specifically known as classified stock) that enjoys less voting rights than class “A” shares. The…

Price Range

The upper and lower price boundaries within which an underwriter is expected to set the offering price in an initial…

Conversion Price

The price per share basis which is used to calculate the number of shares of common stock the holder of…

Piggyback Registration

A type of securities registration whereby an underwriter allows existing holders of shares in a company to register their shares…

Pre-IPO Prospectus

A rudimentary prospectus that is circulated prior to an initial public offering (IPO) in order, and after the price range…

General Solicitation

The process whereby a company seeks interest from the public at large for an offering either through advertising or any other…

Merger Proxy Statement

A filing statement that discloses a merger deal to the investing public in reasonable detail to allow them to vote...

Merger Proxy Prospectus

A document that informs the shareholders in advance of a vote to approve the issuance of new shares of stock...