See equity shares. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein financial glossary
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The most common form of share or stock. A certificate that represents share ownership in a corporation. Exchange Handbook Glossary
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ordinary share UK US noun [C] (UK also common share)
► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a share of a company providing the owner with a right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive a part of the company profits as a dividend
Financial and business terms. 2012.