partly paid shares

A Dictionary of Accounting,  January, 1999  by R. HUSSEY

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partly paid shares Shares on which the full nominal or par value has not been paid. Formerly, partly paid shares were issued by some banks and insurance companies to inspire confidence, i.e. because they could always call on their shareholders for further funds if necessary. Shareholders, however, did not like the ...

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