equity

  • 121Equity courts — (engl., spr. éckwĭtĭ kōrts), Billigkeitsgerichte, s. Billigkeit …

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  • 122equity method of accounting — A method of accounting where the investor s proportionate share of net profit and net assets are included respectively as single lines in the consolidated profit and loss account and balance sheet of the investing group. Practical Law Dictionary …

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  • 123equity partner — A partner who enjoys full partnership rights, including the right to participate in the profits and losses of the partnership and vote on all partnership matters. Related links fixed share partner partnership agreement …

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  • 124equity partnership plan — An extension of a deferred share bonus plan. If the employee invests all or some of his bonus in shares, and neither sells these shares nor leaves employment during the deferral period, he will receive a further tranche of shares free at the end… …

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  • 125equity placing — The process by which investors subscribe for shares in a company. Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010 …

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  • 126equity ratchet — See performance ratchet. Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010 …

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  • 127equity securities — Broadly: • Shares that carry an unlimited right to participate in a distribution of income and capital (relevant shares). • A right to subscribe for, or convert securities into, relevant shares (section 94, Companies Act 1985). For the purposes… …

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  • 128equity warrants — Also known as share warrants. Certificates, usually valid for a stipulated period of time, that give the holder the right to subscribe for shares at a stipulated price. The warrants can often be traded independently from the underlying shares.… …

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