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IASC An independent, accounting body formed
in 1973 whose mission is to harmonize accounting principles
used by private sector businesses and organizations around
the world. ICGN The International Corporate Governance
Network (ICGN), founded in 1995, is a formal network of investors,
companies, academics, and finance experts created to provide
a forum for communicating ideas regarding the development
of global corporate governance practices. ICI Founded in 1940 as the national association
of the American investment company industry, the Investment
Company Institute (ICI) seeks to educate the public about
the investment company business, guard the ethical integrity
of the industry, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
Incorporators The person or persons who execute the articles
of incorporation. Indemnification The practice by which corporations pay expenses
of officers or directors who are named as defendants in litigation
relating to corporate affairs. Note that directors and officers
may also be paid for the expenses they incurred in the process
of forming the corporation. Independent Director A person elected by shareholders to a corporation's
board of directors who is not affiliated with the company
in any other capacity. AKA: Outside director, non-executive
director Individual Investor An individual who purchases generally small
amounts of securities for his or her own account. Also known
as a retail investor. AKA: Retail investor Individual Retirement Account A retirement savings account that allows
individuals to set aside up to $2,000 per year, with earnings
tax-deferred until withdrawals begin at age 59 1/2 or later.
Initial Public Offering The initial sale of stock by a company to
members of the public. Inside Director A member of a company's board of directors
who is also an employee of the company. Insider Trading Buying or selling corporate stock by an
insider, or an insider's disclosure of insider information
Institutional Investor A large organization, such as a mutual
fund, pension fund, bank, investment company, brokerage firm,
endowment fund, university or insurance company, that invests
its own assets or those held in trust either as its primary
business or as an important secondary function. Interest An owner of a Limited Liability Company
is represented by interests. Analogous to the shares of a
corporation. Interlocking Directorates Two or more corporate boards of directors
that share at least one director in common. Internal Audit An ongoing evaluation of a company's financial
health by by its own employees. Internal Revenue Service The federal agency responsible for administering
and enforcing the Treasury Department's revenue laws, through
the assessment and collection of taxes, determination of pension
plan qualification, and related activities. International Accounting Standards Financial reporting standards created by
the International Accounting Standards Committee in an effort
to harmonize various practices across the globe. International Accounting Standards Committee An independent, accounting body formed
in 1973 whose mission is to harmonize accounting principles
used by private sector businesses and organizations around
the world. International Corporate Governance Network The International Corporate Governance
Network (ICGN), founded in 1995, is a formal network of investors,
companies, academics, and finance experts created to provide
a forum for communicating ideas regarding the development
of global corporate governance practices. International Organization of Securities
Commissioners The International Organization of Securities
Commissioners is a network of international securities commissions
or similar organizations involved in the development and enforcement
of securities regulation. The group was formed to help facilitate
communication between securities regulators in an effort to
harmonize international securities standards and to promote
high standards of regulation and integrity in world securities
and futures markets. Membership is strictly limited to government
securities regulatory bodies. Intra Vires Relating to an action within the proper
authority or power of a corporation or corporate officer as
stated in the corporate charter. (Latin for "within the
power.") Investment Bankers Commercial organizations involved in the
business of handling the distribution of new issues of securities. Investment Company Act of 1940 Federal legislation passed to regulate
investment companies including regulations relating to reporting
requirements, securities pricing and fund allocation. Investment Company Institute Founded in 1940 as the national association
of the American investment company industry, the Investment
Company Institute (ICI) seeks to educate the public about
the investment company business, guard the ethical integrity
of the industry, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
Investor Relations Process by which a corporation communicates
with its shareholders and the investment community. Investor Responsibility Research Center
The Investor Responsibility Research Center
(IRRC) is a not-for-profit institution whose mission is to
provide impartial research on issues of corporate governance,
shareholding, and other social issues worldwide. IOSCO The International Organization of Securities
Commissioners is a network of international securities commissions
or similar organizations involved in the development and enforcement
of securities regulation. The group was formed to help facilitate
communication between securities regulators in an effort to
harmonize international securities standards and to promote
high standards of regulation and integrity in world securities
and futures markets. Membership is strictly limited to government
securities regulatory bodies. IPO The initial sale of stock by a company
to members of the public. IRA A retirement savings account that allows
individuals to set aside up to $2,000 per year, with earnings
tax-deferred until withdrawals begin at age 59 1/2 or later.
IRRC The Investor Responsibility Research Center
(IRRC) is a not-for-profit institution whose mission is to
provide impartial research on issues of corporate governance,
shareholding, and other social issues worldwide. IRS The federal agency responsible for administering
and enforcing the Treasury Department's revenue laws, through
the assessment and collection of taxes, determination of pension
plan qualification, and related activities Issued Shares Shares a corporation has actually issued and
not canceled.
JJensen Index An index that uses the capital
asset pricing model to determine whether a money manager outperformed
a market index. Jensen's Alpha A comparison of a given company's
market performance to that of other company's experiencing
similar market risks.
KKeiretsu An alliance among suppliers, intermediaries,
and other firms that operate vertically and horizontally and
are centered around a financial entity.
LBO - Leveraged Buyout Takeover of a company using a significant
amount of borrowed money, usually 70% or more of the total purchase
price. Leverage Refers to the advantages that may accrue to
a business through the use of debt obtained from third persons
in lieu of contributed capital. Limited Liability Company The LLC is not a corporation, but it offers
many of the same advantages. Many small business owners and
entrepreneurs prefer LLCs because they combine the limited
liability protection of a corporation with the "pass through""
taxation of a sole proprietorship or partnership. - LLCs have additional advantages over
corporations:
- LLCs allow greater flexibility in
management and business organization.
- LLCs do not have the ownership restrictions
of S Corporations, making them ideal business structures for
foreign investors.
- LLCs accomplish these aims without
the IRS' restrictions of an S Corporation.
LLCs are now available
in all 50 states and Washington, DC Lockup Restrictions Provisions included as part of the initial
public offering process or included in executive stock or stock
option based compensation schemes that restrict the terms for
future sale of shares of a publicly listed company. London Stock Exchange The London Stock Exchange is the UK's leading
stock exchange and the most international of all stock exchanges
worldwide with over 500 foreign (non-UK) companies listed. LSE The London Stock Exchange is the UK's leading
stock exchange and the most international of all stock exchanges
worldwide with over 500 foreign (non-UK) companies listed.
MAn ownership option for a Limited Liability
Company is to have the LLC be operated by a group of managers.
The actions of the managers are very similar to the board
of directors of a corporation. In order for an LLC to be controlled
by managers, this fact must be noted in the articles of organization. Member A person who is an owner of a Limited Liability
Company. Note that the business decisions are made by the
members unless managers have been appointed in the articles
of organization. Merger The combination of two or more entities
through a purchase acquisition or a pooling of interests.
Differs from a consolidation in that no new entity is created
from a merger. Meta Analysis A statistical technique that allows researchers
to correct for various statistical artifacts and to aggregate
results across studies to obtain an estimate of the true relationship
between two variables Minority Shareholder A shareholder whose total share ownership
in a publicly listed company is less than 50%. Minutes A written record of the events of a corporation,
typically including all of the events taking place at both
shareholders meetings and board of directors meetings.
These records are usually kept in the corporations record
book. Monetization Trades Strategies used by executives to limit the
risk of holding a big position in a single stock by converting
part of their holdings into cash without selling a single
share.
NAIC Nonprofit organization created to assist investors
in creating or joining investment clubs and educate the public
about investing. NASD A self-regulatory securities industry organization
of broker/dealers in the over-the-counter securities industry.
Responsible for the operation and regulation of the NASDAQ stock
market and over-the-counter markets. NASDAQ A computerized trading system established
by the NASD for over-the-counter stocks. Name Reservation The name of a corporation or a Limited Liability
Company must be different from those previously on the records
of the government of the state of incorporation. A name can
usually be reserved for 120 days with the proper fee. National Association of Investors Corporation
Nonprofit organization created to assist investors
in creating or joining investment clubs and educate the public
about investing. National Association of Securities Dealers A self-regulatory securities industry organization
of broker/dealers in the over-the-counter securities industry.
Responsible for the operation and regulation of the NASDAQ stock
market and over-the-counter markets. National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotations System A computerized trading system established
by the NASD for over-the-counter stocks. Net Worth The amount by which assets exceed liabilities. New York City Employees' Retirement System
NYCERS is the public pension system for all
New York City employees. New York Stock Exchange The oldest and largest stock exchange in the
US, located on Wall Street in New York City. No-Action Letter An SEC letter sent in response to a written
request for clarification of the legality of an activity saying
that no civil or criminal action will be taken against an individual
engaging in the specific activity questioned. Non-Executive Director A person elected by shareholders to a corporation's
board of directors who is not affiliated with the company in
any other capacity. AKA: Outside director, independent director
Non-Voting Common Stock Shares of common stock that do not provide
the owner with the right to vote on corporate matters. No Par Shares Shares issued under a traditional par value
statute that are stated to have no par value. Such shares may
be issued for consideration designated by the board of directors.
Note that the value of no par shares is determined by the state
for franchise tax purposes and may result in higher franchise
taxes in comparison with low par-value stock. NYCERS NYCERS is the public pension system for all
New York City employees. NYSE The oldest and largest stock exchange in the
US, located on Wall Street in New York City.
Officers People appointed by the directors to manage
the daily affairs of a corporation. The officers usually consist
of a president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. OLS The standard linear regression procedure used
to analyze associations between a continuous dependent variable
and either categorical or continuous independent variables.
Operating Agreement An agreement among the members of a Limited
Liability Company which governs the LLCs operations and
the rights of its members (analogous to a corporations
bylaws). Option An agreement, or privilege, which conveys
the right to buy or sell a specific security or property at
a specified price, by a specific date. Ordinary Least Squares The standard linear regression procedure used
to analyze associations between a continuous dependent variable
and either categorical or continuous independent variables.
Organizational Meeting The initial meeting at which the formation
of the corporation is completed. At this meeting, initial tasks
such as ratification of the articles of incorporation, issuance
of the initial shares, election of officers, approval of bylaws,
and authorization of the opening of bank accounts is passed. Outside Director A person elected by shareholders to a corporation's
board of directors who is not affiliated with the company in
any other capacity.
Paid in Capital Some states require corporations to have a
specified amount of paid in capital (money) prior to the commencement
of business. CT, DC, SD, and TX are among these states, and
require a company to have $1,000 in paid in capital before starting
business. Par Value An arbitrary or nominal value assigned to
each share of stock. Stock must be sold for at least this value. Pass-Through Taxation A taxation situation where the business entity
is not taxed and tax is only paid at the shareholder or interest
holder level. Note that S corporations and Limited Liability
Companies are pass-through taxation entities. Pay-for-Performance Term used to describe compensation concept
whereby one's pay is directly related to the company's performance.
Pension Fund A fund consisting of money contributed by
the employer and/or the employees, plus earnings to provide
pension benefits to retired employees of a corporation, government
entity, or to other organizations. Pension Plan A qualified benefit plan set up by a corporation,
government, labor union, or other organization to pay retirement
benefits to its employees. Pensions and Welfare Benefits Administration Formerly known as the Pension and Welfare
Benefits Program, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
(PWBA) is a sub-cabinet position under the Department of Labor.
It is responsible for administering and enforcing the fiduciary,
reporting and disclosure provisions of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). P/E Ratio The relationship between a company's earnings
and its share price, calculated by dividing the current share
price of a stock by its earnings per share for a twelve month
period. Piercing the Corporate Veil Corporate formalities such as record keeping
and regular meetings must be followed or the corporate entity
will not protect shareholders from corporate debt. Poison Pill A device designed to prevent a hostile takeover
by increasing the takeover cost usually through the issuance
of new preferred shares that carry severe redemption provisions.
antitakeover defense, shareholder rights plan Pooling of Interests A merger accounting method where the balance
sheets of the two merging companies are combined line by line
without a tax impact. Preemptive Rights These give an existing shareholder the opportunity
to purchase or subscribe for a proportionate part of a new issue
of shares before it is offered to other persons. The purpose
of these rights is to protect shareholders from dilution of
value and control when new shares are issued. These rights may
be limited or denied. Preferred Shares Shares that have preferential rights to dividends
or to amounts distributed on liquidation, or both, ahead of
common shareholders. Preferred shares are usually entitled only
to receive specified limited amounts as dividends or on liquidation. Price-Earnings Ratio The ratio of earnings per share to current
stock price. PRE 14A A preliminary proxy statement officially notifying
shareholders of matters to be voted upon at the company's annual
shareholder meeting. Preferred Stock Equity securities representing ownership in
a corporation with preferential rights over others in regard
to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon
liquidation. Preferred stock usually does not carry voting rights.
Price-to-Earnings Ratio The relationship between a company's earnings
and its share price, calculated by dividing the current share
price of a stock by its earnings per share for a twelve month
period. AKA: Outside director, independent director Principal Shareholder Shareholder owning 10% or more voting stock
in a publicly listed company. Private Corporations A company whose shares are not traded on the
open market. Private Equity Equity capital investments in privately held,
non-quoted companies. Privatization The repurchasing of some or all of a company's
outstanding stock by employees or a private investor. Promoters Persons who develop or take the initiative
in founding or organizing a business venture. Where more than
one promoter is involved in a venture, they are described as
CO-promoters. Professional Corporation A corporation organized for the purpose of
engaging in a profession such as law, medicine, or engineering.
Professional corporations must file articles of incorporation
with the state which meet its requirements for a professional
corporation. Prospectus A legal document published by a corporation
in accordance with SEC regulations detailing the history, financial
status, activities and future plans of the corporation with
regard to specific securities offerings. Proxy A ballot by which shareholders can submit
their votes on proposed corporate actions without physically
attending the annual meeting. Proxy Battle Strategy used by an acquiring company in a
hostile takeover attempt whereby the acquirer challenges the
target company's management and solicits support from the target
company's shareholders for proposals that would effectively
give the acquiring company control of the target without having
to pay a premium. Proxy Fight Strategy used by an acquiring company in a
hostile takeover attempt whereby the acquirer challenges the
target company's management and solicits support from the target
company's shareholders for proposals that would effectively
give the acquiring company control of the target without having
to pay a premium. AKA: Proxy battle Proxy Statement A document sent by publicly listed corporations
to their shareholders providing material information on corporate
matters subject to vote at the annual meeting. Prudent Man Rule An investment standard that dictates the type
of security, or specific securities, in which a fiduciary/trustee
may invest money. Generally, it implies that a fiduciary/trustee
may invest in a security only if it is one that a prudent man
of discretion and intelligence would buy. Public Corporations A company which has issued securities through
a public offering and whose shares are traded on the open market.
PWBA Formerly known as the Pension and Welfare
Benefits Program, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
(PWBA) is a sub-cabinet position under the Department of Labor.
It is responsible for administering and enforcing the fiduciary,
reporting and disclosure provisions of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Quarterly Report A report filed quarterly in accordance with
SEC regulations containing unaudited financial statements. Quorum The minimum participation required to conduct
business at a particular meeting. Usually a quorum is achieved
by a meeting of the majority of the directors or a meeting with
the majority of outstanding shares represented. Note that the
percentage needed for quorum may be modified in the bylaws.
Real Estate Investment Trust An organization, similar to an investment
company, which invests in real estate loans (mortgages and trust
deeds) and/or has equity interests in real estate. Red Herring Prospectus Investment/finance industry jargon for a
preliminary prospectus issued to gauge interest in a prospective
security offering. Registered Agent The agent named in the articles of incorporation
to receive service of process on the corporation or other important
documents. This agent must be named in the articles of incorporation. Registered Office The office named in the articles of incorporation
located where the registered agent is located. Note that this
need not be the principle office or place of business of the
corporation. Regression Analysis A statistical technique used to find relationships
between variables for the purpose of predicting future values.
REIT An organization, similar to an investment
company, which invests in real estate loans (mortgages and trust
deeds) and/or has equity interests in real estate. Replacement Costs The amount it would cost to replace an asset
at its current price. Resolution A formal decision of a corporation adopted
by either the directors or the shareholders. Retained Earnings Net profits accumulated by a corporation after
payment of dividends. Retail Investor An individual who purchases small amounts
of securities for his or her own account. Also known as an individual
investor individual investor Return on Assets A measure of a company's profitability; equal
to a fiscal year's earnings divided by its total assets, expressed
as a percentage. Return on Equity A financial ratio that measures of a firm's
return on shareholder investment, equal to a fiscal year's after-tax
income (after preferred stock dividends but before common stock
dividends) divided by book value, expressed as a percentage.
Return on Investment A financial analysis ratio that measures
an investor's return on investment, equal to a fiscal year's
net income divided by common stock and preferred stock plus
long-term debt. Right to Vote The right of holders of common stock to vote
on matters of corporate policy at a corporation's annual meeting.
Risk Management The process of analyzing a corporation's exposure
to risk and determining how to best handle such exposure. ROA A measure of a company's profitability; equal
to a fiscal year's earnings divided by its total assets, expressed
as a percentage. ROE A financial ratio that measures of a firm's
return on shareholder investment, equal to a fiscal year's after-tax
income (after preferred stock dividends but before common stock
dividends) divided by book value, expressed as a percentage.
ROI A financial analysis ratio that measures an
investor's return on investment, equal to a fiscal year's net
income divided by common stock and preferred stock plus long-term
debt.
Schedule 13D Report filed with the SEC disclosing beneficial
ownership of certain registered securities Schedule 13G Abbreviated form of schedule 13D limited to
use by banks, insurance companies, broker/dealers S Corporation A corporation that has elected to be taxed
under Subchapter S. The taxable income of an S corporation is
not subject to tax at the corporate level, but is allocated
to the shareholders to be taxed at that level. S corporation
is similar, but not identical, to partnership taxation. Securities A general term that covers a variety of interests,
including shares of stock, bonds, debentures, and other forms
of interest. SEC Federal agency created under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 to regulate the securities industry. The
SEC enforces, among other acts, the Securities Act of 1933,
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act
of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment
Advisers Act. Securities Act of 1933 Federal legislation (US Code Title 15, Chapter
2A) that requires companies making a public offering of securities
to file registration statements with the Securities and Exchange
Commission disclosing material business and financial information
before offering securities to the public. Securities and Exchange Commission Federal agency created under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 to regulate the securities industry. The
SEC enforces, among other acts, the Securities Act of 1933,
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act
of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment
Advisers Act. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Federal legislation that created the Securities
and Exchange Commission, outlawed manipulative and abusive practices
in the issuance of securities, required registration of stock
exchanges, brokers, dealers, and listed securities, and required
disclosure certain financial information and insider trading.
Selective Disclosure The release of relevant, material, market
influencing information to a select group of people. Severance Pay Compensation given to a terminated employee.
Share An interest in a corporation. Shareholder Any holder or owner of one or more shares
in a corporation as evidenced by a stock certificate. Share Repurchase Plan The buying back of previously issued shares
by a corporation in the open market, typically indicating management
belief that the stock price is undervalued. Shareholder Activism The practice of taking action to effect change
in publicly listed companies for the benefit of its shareholders.
Shareholder Activist A group or individual that takes action in
an effort to influence management and effect change in the behavior
of corporations to increase shareholder value. Shareholder Proposal A recommendation or requirement, proposed
by a shareholder holding at least $2,000 market value or 1%
of the company's voting shares, that the company and/or its
board of directors take action presented for a vote by other
shareholders at the company's annual meeting. Shareholder Resolution A recommendation or requirement, proposed
by a shareholder holding at least $2,000 market value or 1%
of the company's voting shares, that the company and/or its
board of directors take action presented for a vote by other
shareholders at the company's annual meeting. AKA: Shareholder
proposal Shareholder Rights Plan A device designed to prevent a hostile takeover
by increasing the takeover cost usually through the issuance
of new preferred shares that carry severe redemption provisions.
AKA: Antitakeover defense, poison pill SIC Codes Four-digit code used by the Securities and
Exchange Commission to categorize and identify a company's type
of business. Socially Responsible Investing An investment strategy that seeks to achieve
social as well as a financial return, usually by investing companies
that function ethically. Sole Proprietorship A business carried on with an individual both
as owner and conductor of business. The owner of a sole proprietorship
is liable for all business debts. SRI An investment strategy that seeks to achieve
social as well as a financial return, usually by investing companies
that function ethically. Staggered Board A corporate board structure where only a
portion of the board of directors is elected each year, usually
to discourage takeover attempts. AKA: Classified board Stakeholder Any group or individual that has an interest
in a company. Standard Industrial Classification Codes
Four-digit code used by the Securities and
Exchange Commission to categorize and identify a company's type
of business. Stated Capital The basic capital of a corporation. Technically,
it consists of the sum of the par value of all issued shares
plus the consideration for no par value shares to the extent
not transferred to capital surplus plus other amounts that may
be transferred from other accounts. Stock An equity ownership interest in a corporation
as demonstrated by stock certificates. Stock Certificate A written document showing ownership of shares
in a corporation. Stockholder See shareholder. Stock Options An agreement, or privilege, which conveys
the right to buy or sell a specific security or property at
a specified price, by a specific date. Stock Purchase Plan An employee benefit plan that provides for
the allocation of some of a company's stock for purchase by
its employees. Stock Split An increase in the number of outstanding
shares of a company's stock through a division, such that proportionate
equity of each shareholder remains the same but with a proportionately
lower market value per share. Stock Transfer Book A book where all the owners of shares of stock
in a corporation are listed. Statutory Voting Method of shareholder voting in which shareholders
cast all their votes either for or against each individual candidate
nominated for the board of directors. Sustainability The ability of a community or society to develop
a strategy of economic growth and development that continues
to function indefinitely within the limits set by ecology and
is beneficial to all stockholders and the environment. Subchapter S Refers to the subchapter of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 that regulates the S corporation. A Subchapter S Corporation is a general corporation
that has elected a special tax status with the IRS after the
corporation has been formed. Subchapter S corporations are most
appropriate for small business owners and entrepreneurs who
prefer to be taxed as if they were still sole proprietors or
partners. When a general corporation makes a profit, it pays
a federal corporate income tax on the profit. If the company
also declares a dividend, the stockholders must report the dividend
as personal income and pay more taxes. S Corporations avoid
this "double taxation" (once at the corporate level
and again at the personal level) because all income or loss
is reported only once on the personal tax returns of the stockholders.
For many small businesses, the S Corporation offers the best
of both worlds, combining the tax advantages of a sole proprietorship
or partnership with the limited liability and enduring life
of a corporate structure. Subscribers Persons who agree to invest in a corporation
by purchasing shares of stock. Subscription An offer to buy a specified number of unissued
shares of a corporation. Surplus A general term in corporate accounting that
usually refers to either the excess of assets over liabilities
or that amount further reduced by the stated capital represented
by issued shares.
Taft-Hartley Act Federal legislation that amended the National
Labor Relations Act of 1935 to include a definition of unfair
labor practices, grant individual employees the right to sue
union or company officials for unfair labor practices, restrict
closed shops and prohibit secondary boycotts. Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA-CREF is the premier pension system among
education and research institutions in the US and is the largest
portable pension system in the world with $232 billion in total
assets under management. Thin Corporation A corporation with an excessive amount of
debt in its capitalization. Primarily a tax concept. Ticker Symbol An abbreviation used to identify a security
traded in the public marketplace. Tobin's Q A measure of a firm's performance by dividing
the current market value of assets by their replacement costs.
Toxic Securities Convertible securities whose exercise price
is tied to the market price of the underlying security at time
of conversion. Referred to as toxic as it has the
potential to cause excessive dilution of the value of common
stock. Trades Union Congress Founded in 1868, the Trades Union Congress
is the formal representative body for the UK's labor force and
includes 70 different unions in its membership. The TUC is the
official representative for British workers in international
bodies, such as the EU, and works to develop policies and influence
government on workplace issues. Transparent Market A market in which there is open communication
between stockholders, investors and company officials and current
trade and quote information is readily available to the public.
Treasury Shares Shares that were once issued and outstanding,
but which have been reacquired by the corporation and "held
in its treasury." TUC Founded in 1868, the Trades Union Congress
is the formal representative body for the UK's labor force and
includes 70 different unions in its membership. The TUC is the
official representative for British workers in international
bodies, such as the EU, and works to develop policies and influence
government on workplace issues.
Ultra Vires The common law doctrine relating to the effect
of corporate acts that exceed the powers or the stated purposes
of a corporation. Traditionally, if a corporation acted beyond
its stated purposes, the actions were unenforceable against
the corporation. However, the legal strength of this doctrine
has greatly diminished. Unanimous Written Consent Most states allow directors to act without
a formal meeting if they all give consent to specific corporate
actions in writing.
VVariable Reset Convertibles Convertible securities whose exercise price
is tied to the market price of the underlying security at
time of conversion. Referred to as toxic as it
has the potential to cause excessive dilution of the value
of common stock. Venture Capital Funds granted to startup firms and small
businesses with exceptional growth potential in exchange for
ownership or control of the business. Voting Trust A trust created by an agreement among shareholders
to transfer legal title to their stock and voting rights to
a trustee for a specific time period.
Watered Shares Par value shares issued for property which
has been overvalued and is not worth the aggregate par value
of the issued shares. Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act
Federal legislation passed in 1958 requiring
pension plan administrators to file a plan description with
the Labor Department for all plans covering 25 or more participants.
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