On a company’s balance sheet, the amount of the funds contributed by the owners (the stockholders) plus the retained earnings (or losses). The term is also used to describe stock and membership interests issued by the company to founders, employees and Investors. Also referred to as “shareholders’ equity.” See “Equity Investment Basics” for a brief overview of Equity Securities.
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by bsmith@carofin.com | Feb 22, 2019
