An equity security interest that represents the most junior form of ownership in a Company. Common stockholders or shareholders elect a Board of Directors (or Managers if an LLC and vote on Company policy matters) but typically have no extraordinary rights and are junior to Preferred Equity in the case of an Issuer’s liquidation. Pertains to equity.
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by bsmith@carofin.com | Feb 22, 2019
